Dennis Lindsey

Dennis Lindsey
Born	1969 (age 46–47)
Education	Baylor University U.S. Sports Academy
Employer	Utah Jazz
Title	General Manager
Term	2012–present
Predecessor	Kevin O'Connor

Dennis Lindsey is the current General Manager of the Utah Jazz. He graduated from Baylor University in 1992 and U.S. Sports Academy in 1994.^[1] He played for Baylor basketball team as a guard.^[2] Lindsey was an assistant general manager for the San Antonio Spurs (2007–2012), and prior to that with the Houston Rockets. He joined the Houston Rockets during the summer of 1996 as a video coordinator and scout and worked his way up the ladder. He was named the team’s director of basketball development in 1998, was promoted to director of player personnel in 1999 and was elevated to vice president of basketball operations/player personnel in 2002.

References

↑ "Jazz Names Dennis Lindsey as General Manager; Kevin O’Connor to Continue as Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. August 7, 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
↑ "Utah Jazz: Dennis Lindsey, Kevin O'Connor to team in expanded Jazz brain trust". Deseretnews.com. Retrieved August 20, 2012.

Current heads of basketball operations in the National Basketball Association
Eastern Conference
Atlantic Danny Ainge (Boston Celtics) Vacant (Brooklyn Nets) Phil Jackson (New York Knicks) Sam Hinkie (Philadelphia 76ers) Masai Ujiri (Toronto Raptors)	Central John Paxson (Chicago Bulls) David Griffin (Cleveland Cavaliers) Stan Van Gundy (Detroit Pistons) Larry Bird (Indiana Pacers) John Hammond (Milwaukee Bucks)	Southeast Mike Budenholzer (Atlanta Hawks) Rich Cho (Charlotte Hornets) Pat Riley (Miami Heat) Rob Hennigan (Orlando Magic) Ernie Grunfeld (Washington Wizards)
Western Conference
Southwest Donnie Nelson (Dallas Mavericks) Daryl Morey (Houston Rockets) Chris Wallace (Memphis Grizzlies) Dell Demps (New Orleans Pelicans) R. C. Buford (San Antonio Spurs)	Northwest Tim Connelly (Denver Nuggets) Milt Newton (Minnesota Timberwolves) Sam Presti (Oklahoma City Thunder) Neil Olshey (Portland Trail Blazers) Dennis Lindsey (Utah Jazz)	Pacific Bob Myers (Golden State Warriors) Doc Rivers (Los Angeles Clippers) Mitch Kupchak (Los Angeles Lakers) Ryan McDonough (Phoenix Suns) Vlade Divac (Sacramento Kings)
Note: Those listed here either hold the title President of Basketball Operations or General Manager, or both.

Utah Jazz

Formerly the New Orleans Jazz (1974–1979) Founded in 1974 Based in Salt Lake City, Utah

Franchise	Franchise Summer League 1974 Expansion Draft All-time roster Draft history Records Head coaches Seasons Current season

Arenas	Loyola Field House New Orleans Municipal Auditorium Louisiana Superdome Salt Palace Vivint Smart Home Arena

D-League affiliate	Idaho Stampede

Administration	Jazz Basketball Investors, Inc. (the estate of Larry H. Miller, owner) Randy Rigby (President) Kevin O'Connor (Executive VP, Basketball Operations) Dennis Lindsey (General Manager) Quin Snyder (Head coach)

Retired Numbers	1 4 7 9 12 14 32 35 53 1223 Hot Rod Hundley (Microphone)

Hall of Famers	Pete Maravich Adrian Dantley John Stockton Jerry Sloan Hot Rod Hundley Karl Malone

Conference Championships (2)	1997 1998

Rivals	Houston Rockets

Culture and lore	Jazz Bear Dan Roberts Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals Celtic Pride

Media	TV Root Sports Utah Radio KZNS-AM KZNS-FM Radio Network Announcers Craig Bolerjack Matt Harpring David Locke Ron Boone

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