Why does everyone want Snyder to leave the Utah Jazz?
Lately, the Utah Jazz seem to have a lot in common with the late Notorious B.I.G.: everyone is praying for their downfall.
Specifically, media outlets seem to be plotting the dissolution of the relationship between the team and head coach Quin Snyder. We recently reported rumors that Snyder was in line to replace Gregg Popovich at the helm of the San Antonio Spurs.
Now, he’s apparently headed for Hollywood.
Could Utah Jazz head coach leave for Lakers?
CBS Sports seems to think so. Their own Sam Quinn, by way of Marc Stein, reported a rumor that Snyder is seen as a potential replacement for current skipper Frank Vogel.
It certainly makes sense to assume that Vogel is on his way out. At 31-41, the Lakers aren’t just out of the immediate playoff picture: they’re in danger of missing the play-in.
It begs a question: would Snyder leave the Utah Jazz to jump directly into a dumpster fire?
Utah Jazz tower over potential new Snyder landing spot
After all, the Jazz are 45-27. They’re not concerned with missing the playoffs: they’d just like to secure home court advantage. Quin Snyder is already in an undeniably better spot than the one he’d be landing in.
Maybe that doesn’t matter. The Lakers do roster a certain LeBron James. Even at his advanced age, that gives them an automatic shot at relevancy.
Barring any unforeseen success (which would secure Vogel’s job anyway), the Lakers will inevitably try to move on from Russell Westbrook this offseason. They may succeed, and that may put them in a better position to contend.
Furthermore, the Jazz may flame out early this postseason. Donovan Mitchell may demand a trade following that event.
That’s a whole lot of “mays”.
Utah Jazz shouldn’t worry about rumors
In the present moment, Quin Snyder has to be happier in Salt Lake City. The Utah Jazz may be a sleeping giant, while the Lakers look like a handful of allegedly magic beans.
Many events can and will unfold between now and the beginning of next season. Some of them may find Quin Snyder at a different sideline. In the meantime, we’re confident that he’s focused on the Jazz’s success.
Next. Ranking every season in Jazz history. dark
We would politely ask major media outlets writing about the Utah Jazz to respect that fact.