Utah Jazz normal supervisor Justin Zanik speaks throughout a press convention on the Zions Financial institution Basketball Campus in Salt Lake Metropolis on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. Scott G Winterton, Deseret Information
One of many Utah Jazz’s high executives is primed to stay with the workforce for the subsequent a number of years.
On Tuesday morning, the Jazz introduced that they've signed normal supervisor Justin Zanik to a multiyear contract extension, though as regular, phrases weren't disclosed.
Zanik, 47, joined the Jazz in 2013 as an assistant normal supervisor after spending a few years as a participant agent. He left to affix the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2016-17 season however returned to Utah after that marketing campaign.
He's second in command within the Jazz’s entrance workplace behind CEO of basketball Danny Ainge, however was reported to be a major participant over the summer season as Utah entered a brand new period by buying and selling All-Stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, together with hiring new head coach Will Hardy.
“My household and I've fallen in love with this nice metropolis and the state of Utah, and I'm extraordinarily grateful for the chance to proceed this journey with the Utah Jazz,” Zanik stated in an announcement.
“I've a deep appreciation for my partnership with (workforce proprietor) Ryan (Smith) and Danny and am enthusiastic about our path ahead with Coach Hardy. We look ahead to constructing in the direction of successful the championship our followers deserve.”
Mentioned Ainge in an announcement: “Justin’s basketball acumen, means to create significant relationships all through the league, and administration of our entrance workplace are invaluable property. We’re thrilled that he’ll proceed to steer the workforce.”