SALT LAKE CITY — Following the announcement Friday morning that legendary Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan had died at the age of 78, fans expressed a variety of sentiments on Twitter about him.
Some recalled experiences they had meeting him, others reflected on what he and his teams meant to them and there were a number said they want the Jazz to build a statue of him outside Vivint Arena like the organization did for John Stockton and Karl Malone (for the record, the team announced Friday that the Jazz and the Miller family “will be proud to honor him with a permanent tribute.”)
The experiences
A number of fans noted how they met Sloan over the years, and recalled how he treated them.
Others share feelings
Whether they ever actually met Sloan or not, some shared their feelings about him given his central role on a team that is such an important part of the community and has been for so long.
#BuildTheStatue
While the Jazz immediately indicated they plan on a permanent tribute for Sloan, #BuildTheStatue became popular on Twitter Friday.