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On December 11, 2006, Jerry Sloan made NBA history by becoming the fifth coach to reach 1,000 career wins.
Known for his grit and consistency, Sloan’s milestones reflect his legendary tenure with the Utah Jazz.
As a Hall of Fame coach, his influence extended far beyond the court. He shaped Utah’s identity and earned respect from players and fans alike.
Highlights of Sloan’s coaching career
Sloan’s career is full of milestones.
He led the Jazz to 1,223 wins in 23 seasons, including 20 consecutive playoff appearances and two NBA Finals appearances.
Remarkably, Sloan became the first NBA coach to win 1,000 games with a single franchise.
He retired with 1,221 wins, the fourth-most on the all-time list at the time, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009.
Jazz-oriented Mavericks manager Sloan achieves 1,000th win
The Jazz had an overwhelming victory over the Mavericks, 101-79.
Carlos Boozer led the Jazz with a dominant performance with 31 points and 11 rebounds, and Deron Williams added 18 points and seven assists.
But Dallas, led by Dirk Nowitzki who scored 26 points, struggled to contain Utah’s balanced offense and inside presence.
The impressive home win improved the Jazz to 16-5 and marked Coach Sloan’s 1,000th career win.
Top 5 winningest coaches in the NBA
Gregg Popovich leads the NBA’s winningest coaches with 1,400 wins and an average of 101.7 points per game in 2,233 games.
Don Nelson follows with 1,335 wins in 2,398 games, followed by Lenny Wilkens with 1,332 wins in 2,487 games.
Sloan finished in the top five with 1,221 wins in 2,024 games, while Pat Riley finished in the top five with 1,210 wins in 1,904 games.
