Jerry Sloan
Inducted:
2009
Player Stats
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
195 lb (88 kg)
March 28, 1942
McLeansboro, Illinois, U.S.
Died
May 22, 2020
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Position:
Shooting guard (as player)
Coach
College:
Evansville (1962–1965)
Jerry Sloan was one of the most respected and enduring coaches in NBA history, best known for his remarkable tenure with the Utah Jazz. As head coach from 1988 to 2011, Sloan led the Jazz to 1,221 regular-season wins—the third-most in NBA history for a single team—and guided them to 15 consecutive playoff appearances. Known for his disciplined, defensive-minded approach and ability to get the most out of his players, Sloan emphasized toughness, consistency, and team-first basketball.
He coached Hall of Famers Karl Malone and John Stockton and led the Jazz to back-to-back NBA Finals appearances in 1997 and 1998. Sloan’s loyalty, work ethic, and basketball IQ made him a model of coaching excellence. In recognition of his career accomplishments and influence on the game, Jerry Sloan was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.
Sloan's Awards and Honors
- Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award (2016)
- 15 Consecutive Playoff Appearances (1988–2003)
- Banner Raised: No. 1223 (Total Wins) retired by the Utah Jazz
- Longest-tenured coach with one NBA team (Utah Jazz)
- Known for loyalty, toughness, and defensive excellence
NBA Records
- Coached two NBA Finals teams
- NBA Coach of the Year (2004 - Sporting News)
- First Coach to reach 1,000 wins with one team
- Third-most wins as a head coach in NBA history
NBA Teams
As a player
Baltimore Bullets (1965–1966)
Chicago Bulls (1966–1976)
As head coach
Chicago Bulls (1979–1982)
Utah Jazz (1988–2011)
NBA Draft
1965: 1st round, 4th overall pick
Baltimore Bullets
Number Worn
14, 4
NBA Stats
Seasons Coached:
23 (1988–2011)
Game:
2,024
Wins:
1,221
Lose:
803
Career Win %:
.603
Playoff Appearances:
20
NBA Finals Appearances:
2 (1997, 1998)
Wins with One Team (Jazz):
1,127