News Hall of Fame NBA coach Jerry Sloan dies at 78; he led Utah Jazz for 23 seasons May 22, 2020 USA TODAY Comments Off on Hall of Fame NBA coach Jerry Sloan dies at 78; he led Utah Jazz for 23 seasons Jerry Sloan, one of the greatest coaches in NBA history and a Hall of Famer, died Friday at age 78. He spent 23 seasons leading the Utah Jazz.