Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy admitted he made a mistake during Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers when he called a timeout before Collin Sexton had a chance to attempt what could have been a go-ahead basket in the final seconds of the game (Twitter video link).
While the decision ultimately cost the Jazz a potential chance to take the lead, Sexton, demonstrating maturity, expressed that he understood Hardy’s reasoning behind the timeout and didn’t blame him for the decision.
After the game, Sexton spoke about the moment with a level of professionalism, highlighting his belief in Hardy’s judgment.
As Tony Jones of The Athletic notes, although the loss by just one point was certainly disappointing, the way the situation was handled by both Hardy and Sexton underscored an important development for the team.
It was clear that there is a sense of trust between the head coach and his players, which is crucial in any team, especially one going through a rebuilding phase.
The maturity displayed by Sexton and Hardy in a difficult moment highlighted the foundation of strong leadership and communication, which will be essential as the Jazz continue to grow and develop through a challenging season.
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