Beijing time on June 6, Utah Jazz officially announced that Quin Snyder officially resigned as Jazz coach. He coached the Jazz for 8 seasons and led the Jazz to the playoffs for 6 consecutive years. He coached the Jazz in 636 regular season games with a record of 372 wins and 265 losses, and coached the Jazz in 51 playoff games with a record of 21 wins and 30 losses.
Snyder released a statement through the team in which he said "it's time" to leave. Snyder wrote in the statement: "What drives me every day is our players and their passion for the game, their desire to constantly strive to improve, and their dedication to the Jazz... I feel strongly that they need a new player." To continue to grow my voice, no other reason after eight years, I just felt it was time to move on. I took some time after the season to make sure I made the right decision."
In the history of the Jazz, there are two coaches with more than half of the winning percentage. One is Jerry Sloan and the other is Snyder. His decision to resign means that the Jazz will have their fourth head coach in 33 years. After Sloan resigned, Corbin took over as head coach, and Snyder replaced Corbin at that time.
"For the past eight years, Snyder has embodied what Jazz basketball is about," Jazz owner Ryan Smith said. "The tireless work ethic and attention to detail he demonstrates every day are a testament to his professionalism. "I have nothing but admiration for him and respect for his decision."
The Jazz were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs this season, and their strength in the regular season once again failed to translate into success in the playoffs. Although Snyder led the team to a good winning rate in the regular season, it only had 21 wins and 30 losses in the playoffs.
Jazz and Hornets are the only two teams in the league currently with vacant coaching positions. Not long ago, Snyder expressed that he was not interested in the position of Lakers coach, and the Lakers finally hired Ham as their coach. reporter Stein reported that Snyder may go to the Spurs to take over for Popovich after taking a rest for a season.
The Associated Press said that the coaching change is only the first step in the Jazz's major changes. Next, the fate of Mitchell and Gobert will become a new suspense. The Jazz lineup in the 2022-23 season may undergo major changes.
