Carlos Boozer said that the contrary to common perception, Jerry Sloan was a joy to play for with the Utah Jazz.

Jerry Sloan, the coach who led the Utah Jazz to back-to-back appearances in the NBA Finals, died Friday at the age of 78. The Jazz confirmed Sloan's death in a statement. "Jerry Sloan will always be ...

Jerry Sloan, the coach who took the Utah Jazz to the NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998 on his way to a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame, died Friday. He was 78. The Jazz said he died from complications ...

Miami Heat’s Chris Andersen is interviewed during NBA basketball practice, Wednesday, June 5, 2013 in Miami. The Heat play the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals Thursday. (AP Photo/Lynne ...

Tears filled Sloan's eyes as he talked about his career, belying his fiery presence on the sidelines. He was obviously more than a coach to many of the 133 players he coached in Utah. "I've had a very ...

Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan, the third-winningest coach in NBA history, has Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, he revealed Wednesday to the The Salt Lake Tribune. Sloan, who still lives in Utah ...