
Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder has been known to have his temper flare at times, although Monday night marked the first time he’s been ejected from a game since becoming the Jazz's leader in 2014.
In the immediate aftermath of Snyder getting tossed with 52 seconds remaining, social media users — both Utah players as well as fans — had some good reactions.
Perhaps it comes as no surprise that a postgame tweet from Jazz center Rudy Gobert got the most attention, as he used a GIF of Snyder that has become famous (infamous?) over the past few years.
Good team win tonight! 🔒🔒🔒#ontothenextone pic.twitter.com/N2PsTHynrd
— Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) March 6, 2018
A few other players reacted as well.
YES SIRRR.!!!!!!! 💪🏾😤😤😤 https://t.co/wYsXDEMoMj
— JAE CROWDER (@CJC9BOSS) March 6, 2018
Donovan Mitchell, who got the task of trying to hold Snyder back, took to Instagram to express his thoughts.
Back to Twitter, a bevy of fans loved Snyder's actions.
EVIL QUIN SNYDER IS BACK I LOVE IT pic.twitter.com/0AnLbtwY9q
— Tudie Two Belts (@OneShotUDie55) March 6, 2018
Quin Snyder’s tirade was a thing of beauty. Love the passion @utahjazz
— Justin (@utesnrams) March 6, 2018
Quin Snyder just blew a gasket 🤯. And it was amazing.
— Tanner HP⚡️ (@T_Potz) March 6, 2018
I could feel the steam coming out of Quin Snyder from the upper bowl and I freakin loved it. #TakeNote
— tarebear (@tarebear) March 6, 2018
The @Utahjazz need to build Quin Snyder a statue right this moment. pic.twitter.com/djmg5yIGHK
— kenny (@kenny_is_me) March 6, 2018
Some compared Snyder to Jerry Sloan, who regularly lost his temper on the sidelines during his 22-plus years as Utah's coach.
It was fun to see Quin Snyder get fired up. Brought back memories of Jerry Sloan
— Allen Martindale (@AMartindaleFilm) March 6, 2018
I feel like this is the moment Quin Snyder solidified himself as a true Jazz Coach. Jerry Sloan would be so proud. https://t.co/heQJUbOh4M
— Utah A&M (@Utah_AM) March 6, 2018
And there were a number of just funny reactions.
If I ran into Quin Snyder in a dark alley, I would definitely turn the other way.
— D. Lee (@iamDLEErious) March 6, 2018
“Catch me outside how bout that?”
— Ronnie (@TheRonnieH) March 6, 2018
-Quin Snyder
Citizens of Salt Lake City and the surrounding area: Quin Snyder has been enraged. Lock your doors and pray you make it through the night as he quenches his bloodlust. /s
— Ross Merriam (@RossHunneds) March 6, 2018
Other links
- USA Today takes deep looks at the Jazz’s summer rebound, Donovan Mitchell’s rise
- Joe Ingles profiled by ESPN
- Derrick Favors talks ‘Black Panther’
And finally...Other Western Conference teams in the playoff race aren't helping the Jazz's push to the playoffs thanks to the fact that they keep winning games.
On Monday night, it looked like the Portland Trail Blazers might fall, as they trailed the Los Angeles Lakers by 11 with 5:26 remaining.
Then Damian Lillard took over.
The former Weber State star scored 15 straight Portland points, including four 3-pointers, to lift the Trail Blazers to the win, allowing them to stay third in the West.
Lillard finished the night with 39 points (19 in the fourth quarter), six assists and five rebounds.
Here's a video of his late 3-pointers.
4 possessions. 4 straight triples.
— NBA (@NBA) March 6, 2018
Damian Lillard had the hot hand late in LA! pic.twitter.com/54uQ2U8ahH