Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder has resigned after eight seasons with the franchise, the team announced Sunday.
Jazz ownership and management spent several weeks trying to persuade Snyder to return as a coach, even offering a contract extension, but he simply decided it was time to quit his job, sources said. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Snyder had two years left on his contract, including his own option last year, sources told Wojnarowski.
Snyder, who underwent hip surgery after the season, has recovered to regain his health. If he decides to run for other coaching jobs in the future, Snyder is expected to be a high priority for almost any team with an opening.
In a statement, Snyder said he was “grateful” for his time with the Jazz, but that his decision was reduced to what was best for the team’s players.
“At the bottom, and what moves me every day, are our players and their passion for the game, their desire to work constantly to improve and their dedication to the team and the Jazz. I firmly believe that they need a new “That’s the decent thing to do, and it should end there.” “I needed to take time to break up after the season and make sure that was the right decision.”
The Jazz plan to start a search for a coach immediately, sources told Wojnarowski.
Snyder had a 372-264 record in his eight seasons with the Jazz, equaling the Golden State Warriors’ Steve Kerr for the third longest term with a head coaching team and only behind Gregg Popovich of San Antonio. Spurs and Erik of the Miami Heat. Spoelstra.
Snyder’s 372 wins are the second most by a head coach in Jazz history, behind Hall of Fame member Jerry Sloan’s 1,127 victories with the franchise.
After inheriting a franchise after a 25-57 season, Snyder played a prominent role in making Utah a perennial playoff team. The Jazz have the longest running streak in the Western Conference in six years, but Utah has not made it past the conference semifinals at this time.
Utah has undergone major changes at all levels of the organization during Snyder’s tenure, especially in the last two years, including the purchase of the Ryan Smith franchise from the Miller family and the transition from Dennis Lindsey to Danny Ainge. as a top basketball executive.
“What Snyder has embodied what jazz basketball is all over for the last eight years,” Smith said in a statement. “The tireless work ethic and attention to detail that Quin shows every day is a testament to how professional he is. I have nothing but admiration for Quin and respect for his decision.”