While the Utah Jazz have not made the playoffs since 2012, they still have grown by leaps and bounds in their rebuild. After moving on from the likes of Carlos Boozer, Deron Williams, Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap in the first half of this decade, the Jazz have found a way to almost get back to postseason form.
They have a great core of young talent and one of their best assets comes in the form of their coach Quin Snyder. While his teams have been under .500 in his first two season with the team, Snyder still has taken this team to heights many weren’t expecting. He’s a good coach, grooms his young guys well and does great things with new players whenever they’re added to his rotations. Barely missing out on the playoffs last year with this young core poised to make a playoff push, it makes complete sense as to why the Jazz gave Snyder a contract extension.
Following from an official Utah Jazz press release.
The Utah Jazz announced today a long-term contract extension for third-year head coach Quin Snyder. Per team policy, financial terms were not released.
“With this contract extension, we are declaring our confidence in Coach Snyder’s ability to continue to develop the Utah Jazz into a championship team,” said Gail Miller, owner of the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies. “The Miller family recognizes the significant progress made under his leadership and we are excited about the direction we are headed.”
“Our relationship with Quin, and this extension, reflect our shared passion for building a championship team,” said Steve Starks, president of the Utah Jazz. “With long-term contracts now in place for Quin, Dennis and other key front office personnel, we are well-positioned for the future.”
“We have continued to take significant steps as a team under Quin’s direction,” said Jazz General Manager Dennis Lindsey. “His work ethic, basketball intelligence and ability to connect with and develop our players make him the ideal head coach of the Jazz.”
“I am very grateful for this gesture by the Miller family and the Utah Jazz and appreciative of their belief in me to continue to lead this team,” Snyder said. “Amy and I are fortunate to be a part of a franchise and family that cares deeply for our community, stays true to its values and is committed to winning. More than anything, it is confirmation of our collective commitment to building a championship team.”
