NBA world mourns passing of Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan - Sportsnet.ca

NBA coaching icon Jerry Sloan passed away at the age of 78 Friday due to complications from Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia.

Best known as the head coach of the Utah Jazz from 1988-2011, Sloan was at the helm for the most successful period the franchise has ever seen. The Hall of Famer finished his career with the fourth-most wins in NBA history, and led the Jazz to two Finals appearances.

As a player, Sloan suited up for the Chicago Bulls for 10 of his 11 seasons in the league. He made two all-star teams and was the first Bull to have his jersey retired.

Shortly after news of his passing, the NBA world flocked to social media to mourn one of the true legends of the game.

Rest easy, Coach

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— utahjazz (@utahjazz) May 22, 2020

Our thoughts are with the Sloan family and Jazz organization following the news of the passing of Jerry Sloan pic.twitter.com/RdhtdwDDMv

— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) May 22, 2020

We join the entire NBA in mourning the passing of Jerry Sloan.

We're honored that he started his Hall of Fame career as a player and coach with the Baltimore Bullets in 1965. Our condolences to his family and friends during this time. pic.twitter.com/0bYCEfJwtJ

— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) May 22, 2020

“The Original Bull.”

Rest in peace, Jerry Sloan

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) May 22, 2020

I loved everything about Jerry Sloan, from the way he played to the way he coached. He was a tenacious competitor who represented the Bulls of the 70s so well. Jerry became one of my favorite coaches when he was on the 1996 Dream Team staff and it was an honor to learn from him. pic.twitter.com/pEhbmiFbzp

— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) May 22, 2020

I had an opportunity to play for the Utah Jazz under Jerry Sloan my last NBA season. I opted to go play with the Dallas Mavericks. That was one of the biggest mistakes of my NBA career. I admired Sloan as a player and Coach.

— Alex English (@AlexEnglish_2) May 22, 2020

R.I.P Jerry Sloan

— Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) May 22, 2020

#TheLastDance showed him losing to Chicago two years in a row. But never forget that among all the banners above the United Center, the first to go up was Jerry Sloan’s. Rest in Peace to the Original Mr. Bull. pic.twitter.com/gfrCGSkqQB

— Nikko Ramos (@NikkoRMS) May 22, 2020

So sorry to hear of the passing of Jerry Sloan. I was fortunate to spend a short time playing for him with @utahjazz early in my career. He made a lasting impression on me as a great basketball mind and a family man of integrity. Praying for comfort for his family. #RIPCOACH

— Timothy Legler (@LegsESPN) May 22, 2020

Shoutout to my man Jerry Sloan tho.. I love that guy .. greatest of greats.. was a blessing to play for him..

— C.J. Miles (@masfresco) May 18, 2020

Rest In Peace Jerry Sloan @utahjazz https://t.co/v3jpTPaktC

— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) May 22, 2020

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