If the club’s workforce exploded this summer, with the departures of Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell in particular, Utah is, on the contrary, betting on stability in its offices. The club has just announced the extension of its GM, Justin Zanik.
As often with the leaders, however, we do not know the details and the duration of this new contract.
“My family and I have fallen in love with this beautiful city and the state of Utah, and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to continue this journey with Utah Jazz”he explained. “I am deeply grateful for my collaboration with Ryan (Smith, Owner) and Danny (Ainge, President of Basketball Operations) and excited about the journey ahead with Coach Hardy. We look forward to building the path to the title that our fans deserve. »
The club’s sports boss for a few months, Danny Ainge also praised the work of Justin Zanik, a former player’s agent from 2003 to 2013, before becoming assistant GM in Utah, from 2013 to 2016, before leaving for a year at the Bucks in the same position, then returning to Salt Lake City since 2017, still as a GM assistant.
Eventually, he was promoted to GM in 2019, when Dennis Lindsey became vice president of the franchise.
“Justin’s basketball insight, ability to build valuable relationships across the league and managing our front office are invaluable,” explained Danny Ainge in the same statement. “We are delighted that he will continue to lead the team.”
