Utah Jazz believes that Will Hardy is the right person to bring the franchise to importance. The team announced a long -term extension With Hardy on Monday.
Hardy's extension would be for six seasonsHolding it with jazz throughout the 2030-31 NBA season, according to the Shams Charania d'Espn.
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This is a daring decision for jazz, which finished with a 17-65 NBA 17-65 record last season. Despite this, Utah feels good in Hardy's ability to direct and develop talents.
“Will is an incredible teacher, communicator and partner,” said Jazz General Manager Justin Zanik. “He has invested in individual development and development for us as a team. I am not sure that there is someone better in the League to invest in our group. He made players believe in their development and taking charge.”
Hardy has received high notes for its ability to connect with players. Towards the end of the season, he received a vote of confidence from Walker Kessler, who congratulated Hardy for his information and said that the coach “actually cares. He also checks people on the ground”.
Hardy spent time as an assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs for five seasons before joining the Boston Celtics before the NBA 2021-2022 season. He only spent a year in Boston, when jazz was heading for hiring as a head coach.
Hardy was hired by jazz before the NBA 2022-23 season. He compiled a record of 85-161 in three seasons with the team, good for a percentage of victories .346.
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