The Jazz view Celtics assistant Will Hardy as a leading candidate for the team’s vacant head coaching job, according to Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake City Tribune. Larsen notes that Utah’s decision-makers reportedly favor a young candidate to replace Quin Snyder.
Snyder left the Jazz earlier this month after an eight-year stint. Utah has interviewed roughly 15 candidates for the position, searching for the right replacement to guide the team back into contention.
Hardy started his NBA career with the Spurs as a video intern in 2010. He was the team’s video coordinator from 2013 to 2015, then became an assistant coach under Gregg Popovich. He was hired by the Celtics when former Spurs assistant Ime Udoka took that head coaching job last year.
In addition to Hardy, the Jazz are also strongly considering Suns assistant Kevin Young, according to Larsen. The 40-year-old was an assistant coach with the Sixers from 2017-20, then was hired by current Suns head coach Monty Williams. Before that, he served as an assistant at Utah Valley University and coached in the G League.
Marc Stein previously identified Hardy and Young as two candidates who impressed the Jazz during the first round of interviews.
Maybe the Jazz interviewed Fizdale to get info on Hardy.
The article also mentioned Kevin Young offensive AC for Suns.
Talk about job security. Boss Smith on Ainge:
” I don’t think there’s a better basketball brain than Danny, he’s definitely on the Mount Rushmore of NBA executives.”
Given that we are talking about a team in UTAH, with the team name of “JAZZ”, if the new HC isn’t HARDY, it’s sure to be LAUREL !!
A Snyder pun has never been made…
SNYDER will be moving on to Hanover, PA to join the pretzel making business !! Happy Now?
Given we’re talking about “Jacksson13”, if he isn’t the 13th son of Jack then I’ll be disappointed. Lol
I am, in fact, Jack’s Son, but there were not
12 others.
Too bad for the Jazz that Steve Clifford got scooped up.
He was never a candidate for the Jazz search. Clifford signing with Charlotte seemed to me like a comfort hire. It’s like when you get your feelings hurt. Clifford is like ice cream. =)
If Kevin Durant is serious about leaving Brooklyn, then Utah needs to be on the phone dangling Donovan Mitchell in trade talks yesterday! Durant and throw in Joe Harris along with Gobert will bring Utah a title!
One problem, Utah is a small market team, Durant will only be interested same standard teams, Lakers, Knicks, 76ers, Clippers, Warriors, Celtics and Bulls.
“Damm, damm, damm.”
– Stephen A. Smith