Utah trusts Will Hardy. Arriving at the head of the Jazz in 2022, the former assistant to Gregg Popovich at the Spurs and Ime Udoka at the Celtics will begin his third season at the head of the Salt Lake City franchise. And the club has already exercised the option of his contract for the 2025/26 season.
“Will has done a great job leading our program and instilling good values and competitiveness in our young group”, explains Justin Zanik, the GM. “The organization looks forward to growing with Will as we pursue long-term success through strategic and thoughtful growth.” »
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At 36 years old, the technician will therefore be able to work calmly, even if uncertainty surrounds his group.
Because despite the extension of Lauri Markkanen, the squad has a good chance of changing again during the season, while Danny Ainge is looking for the right ingredients and the right formula.
The manager, however, seems to have full confidence in Will Hardy to put it in place, the young coach being unanimous in the locker room, he who surprised by allowing his team to remain in the race for the “play-in” almost until 'to the end during his first season, despite the departures of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert.
