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Utah Jazz Legend Frank Layden Dies at 93

7/10/2025

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Frank Layden, the legendary former coach of the Utah Jazz, has passed away at the age of 93. He not only guided the team to its inaugural playoff appearance but also earned the NBA Coach of the Year award in 1984. Layden's remarkable legacy includes 277 victories and pivotal roles in drafting icons John Stockton and Karl Malone, leaving an indelible mark on the Jazz and the NBA community.

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Frank Layden, the legendary former coach of the Utah Jazz, has passed away at the age of 93. He not only guided the team to its inaugural playoff appearance but also earned the NBA Coach of the Year award in 1984. Layden's remarkable legacy includes 277 victories and pivotal roles in drafting icons John Stockton and Karl Malone, leaving an indelible mark on the Jazz and the NBA community.