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Who’s the GOAT Chicago native?

By Megann Horstead

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 20: Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls looks to pass over Michael Carter-Williams #5 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first round of the 2015 NBA Playoffs at the United Center on April 20, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Bucks 91-82. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agress that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 20: Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls looks to pass over Michael Carter-Williams #5 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first round of the 2015 NBA Playoffs at the United Center on April 20, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Bucks 91-82. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agress that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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28. Jerry Sloan

Jerry Sloan, who is commonly known as Spider, The Original Bull and Charlie Hustle, made quite a name for himself in the NBA during both his playing and coaching careers.

Sloan made his debut in the league in October of 1965 after attending high school at McLeansboro  Township High School in McLeansboro, Illinois and college at the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana. He spent a majority of his playing career in Chicago.

Among Sloan’s greatest accomplishments are six All-Defensive Team nominations and two All-Star Game nods.

It should not go understated how much Sloan proved to be a defensive specialist during his professional playing career. He ranked among the top 20 in steals per game for two seasons. In addition, he ranked among the top 20 in defensive rating for two seasons.

When his professional playing career ended, Sloan provided great stability and leadership for the Utah Jazz organization as a head coach for more than 20 years. He would earn a variety of accolades, including several Coach of the Month and Western Conference Coach of the Month awards.

Another thing to note is Sloan’s stint as a head coach for the Chicago Bulls organization is better regarded as a footnote than anything else. The level of success he garnered at the time hardly pales in comparison to his time with the Jazz.

Sloan was inducted as a coach into the Hall of Fame in 2009. He has a 0.3% probability of getting inducted as a player into the Hall of Fame.

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