Before Julius Jones’ execution was commuted, Utah Jazz assistant Irv Roland spent years fighting for his friend’s life
“I have a hard time believing that God would bring us this far ... just to have him executed anyway,” Roland says.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Jazz assistant coach Irv Roland works with Miye Oni, during practice at the Zions Bank Practice Center, on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021.
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