Amid the resonances of Quin Snyder’s departure after eight seasons as Utah Jazz coach, All-Star baseman Donovan Mitchell describes himself as “restless, nervous and wondering what it will mean for the future of the franchise,” they said. sources on ESPN Sunday.
Mitchell considered Snyder an important part of his reasoning for committing to a five-year contract extension in 2020, and Snyder’s decision to leave on Sunday has left Mitchell “surprised and disappointed,” sources told ESPN.
Mitchell still loves Snyder and accepts his reasons for resigning, but it is happening immediately after Snyder’s decision trying to prosecute what it means to lose the coach in a broader scope for the organization and himself , said the sources.
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Utah is expected to begin a search for a coach immediately, sources said. Snyder had a .623 win percentage over the past six seasons, the third-best in the NBA, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. He was 372-264 (.585) in his eight seasons with Utah.
Mitchell, a two-time All-Star, reached the Western Conference playoffs in each of his five seasons and became Allen Iverson’s first scout to average 20 points in each of his five seasons. ESPN Stats & Information research.
Snyder, the second most successful coach in the history of the franchise behind Jerry Sloan, had forged a strong relationship with Mitchell and his co-star Rudy Gobert.
The Jazz have reached the Western Conference semifinals twice in the last five years, but were eliminated in the first round in each of the last two seasons. The Jazz have planned to be aggressive in improving the equipment in the commercial market this summer.
Mitchell is four years old, with $ 135 million left in his contract, including a player option last season.