( Reuters) – Basketball Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan, who coached the Utah Jazz for 23 seasons and led them to two NBA finals, died on Friday due to issues from Parkinson’s illness, his previous team stated. He was78
FILE IMAGE: June 7, 1998; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan and Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan evaluate their scenarios throughout a break in play during the 1998 NBA Finals. Obligatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY
” Jerry Sloan will always be associated with the Utah Jazz,” the team stated in a declaration. “He will forever be a part of the Utah Jazz company and we join his family, buddies and fans in grieving his loss.
” We are so grateful for what he achieved here i