David Fizdale spent last season as a Lakers assistant coach. Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James excited David Fizdale landed job with Jazz

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Alex Evans | Last updated 6/28/22

The Utah Jazz hired former NBA head coach David Fizdale as an associate GM on Tuesday, and LeBron James was thrilled about the decision.

James quote-tweeted a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski announcing Fizdale’s hire with a happy message.

“So [nine fire emojis]!! Yessir Fizz,” James wrote.

So !! Yessir Fizz https://t.co/EEU2M0JmwN

— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 28, 2022

Fizdale, an 18-year NBA coaching veteran, will work closely with Jazz GM Justin Zanik and CEO Danny Ainge. The Jazz on Tuesday also announced their next head coach.

James and Fizdale have a relationship stemming from their time together with the Miami Heat. James supported Fizdale as a head-coaching candidate and was thrilled when Fizdale got his chance with Memphis. Fizdale coached the Grizzlies from 2016 to 2017 and Knicks from 2018 to 2019.

Fizdale went 50-51 with the Grizzlies before being fired. With the New York Knicks, Fizdale was fired after coaching the team to a 21-83 record. The Jazz seem to think that he will have more success in a front-office role.

Fizdale spent last season with the Lakers. He was one of many coaches that were let go by new Lakers head coach Darvin Ham after the season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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