Jensen is highly regarded around the league as an assistant coach, starting his Jazz tenure under Ty Corbin before being adopted by Snyder for his entire eight-year run. Started for the University of Utah under Rick Majerus during the team’s 1998 title-game run.Former G-League Coach of the Year with the Canton Charge in 2013.(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz acting coach Alex Jensen, center, takes over for the night in NBA action between the Utah Jazz and the Denver Nuggets at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Feb. Vogel’s most recent Lakers season went less well as they team ignited in dysfunction, but he’s still a well-regarded, defense-first NBA head coach with experience all across the basketball spectrum. Vogel has had more championship success than anyone on this list, with the caveat that it came with stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the way. As an eighth-grader, went on Late Night with David Letterman, showing off his skill of spinning a basketball on a toothbrush while brushing his teeth.Took the Lakers to the NBA title in the bubble season of 2020, and the Pacers to the Eastern Conference Finals.Former head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, and Indiana Pacers.Stotts also spent time with the Jazz last year, essentially as an observer - people like him here. Stotts is generally well-liked by the players he’s coached, and is considered to have a strong Xs and Os mind, though a limited roster prevented the Blazers from ever reaching true contention. In his time with Damian Lillard, Stotts took the Blazers to the Western Conference Finals once, though the team was held to first-round exits in four of his first five years. Terry Stotts is a highly-respected coach, who has experience with big-time scoring guards. Played as a forward in Europe and the CBA, in part under head coach George Karl.Previous head coach in Milwaukee and Atlanta in the mid-2000s.Former head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers from 2012-2021.Hiring highly experienced assistants alongside Bryant could minimize those resume deficits. But Bryant lacks true head coaching experience, and is not widely considered an Xs and Os guru. Bryant was the closest assistant coach to Mitchell during his time with the Jazz, helping him develop into the player he is today. Johnnie Bryant is one of the lead candidates for the Jazz job, thanks to his ties to Utah, and maybe more importantly, Donovan Mitchell. Played college basketball at the University of Utah.Former player development assistant, then assistant coach for the Utah Jazz.Current associate head coach for the New York Knicks.Byrant is currently the New York Knicks' associate head coach. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Then Utah Jazz assistant coach Johnnie Bryant talks with Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell during the game at Vivint Smart Home Arena Friday, Jan.
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