While the Hornets have officially hired Kenny Atkinson in recent hours, the Jazz are now the only NBA franchise without a head coach following the departure of Quin Snyder five days ago. Who will be able to replace him? Several names have already leaked, and another has just been added to the list: Jason Terry.
The jet ! As soon as we hear his name, we can’t help but spread our arms to imitate the famous celebration he did every time he landed a big shot. But if it is this image that comes to mind first when we talk regarding Jason Terry, let’s not forget that he has taken on the coach’s costume since his retirement from the prosecution. Well yes, JT may be discreet, but it’s been almost a year since the former Dallas player is at the head of Grand Rapids Gold, the G League team associated with the Denver Nuggets. A first real experience in coaching following having been an assistant for a season at the University of Arizona, and an experience that might open other doors at the Jet. Because according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Jason Terry would indeed be on the verge of landing an interview with the Jazz, today in search of Quin Snyder’s successor. Of course, this is not one interview and we know that the list of candidates is quite long on the Utah side, which will carefully analyze each file before making a decision because the franchise is truly reaching a turning point. To be honest it would be quite surprising to see the Mormons bet on an inexperienced coach like Terry given the pressure that surrounds the Salt Lake City team today, but it still shows that the Jet is slowly breaking through. but surely in the world of coaching.
“I think I have what it takes to coach an NBA franchise, or a first-division college team. I have the ability to create links with the players, to motivate them, to guide them, and to teach them things at the highest level. Whether now or in the future, I will be ready. »
– Jason Terry, via CBS Sports
As Shams Charania also indicates, Jason Terry would also be on the shelves of other NBA franchises, but for an assistant role. This potential intermediate step might allow the Jet to learn alongside an already established coach, and thus prepare themselves even more for the big leap if they ever decide to do so. More and more, we see young assistants who spend years and years on a bench in the role of right-hand man, before landing a nice job. thanks to a beautiful letter of recommendation written by the hand of a coach respected throughout the League. The success of Ime Udoka – who learned for a long time under the wing of Gregg Popovich at Spurs – with the Celtics goes in this direction, as does the recent arrival of Darvin Ham – former protege of Mike Budenholzer – at the Lakers. These are examples among others, but we can clearly see Jason Terry following a similar path as the two names mentioned above, who also went through the player box a few years ago.
At Grand Rapids Gold this season, Jason Terry already had NBA-caliber players on hand. Will he soon have the entire Jazz workforce at his disposal? It’s hard to believe, but the Jet are starting to sniff out opportunities in the Big League. Perhaps the start of a great career on the benches…
Source texte : The Athletic
The Utah Jazz have received permission to interview NBA G League Grand Rapids Gold coach Jason Terry for the franchise’s head coaching job, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Terry is also under consideration for assistant positions with other NBA teams.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 10, 2022