The Utah Jazz are signing Luka Samanic to a multi-year deal, league sources confirmed to the Deseret News.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was first to report the deal.
“His talent is sort of obvious in some ways,” Jazz head coach Will Hardy said. “He’s 6’9, 6’10, can run, jump, move his feet, he’s got good touch and good looking shot and he’s 23 years old.”
If I were the Jazz (I’m not) I would sign Luka Samanic to a non guaranteed contract and have him in camp next year. He’s worth a longer look
— Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) April 7, 2023
So the Spurs drafted Luka Samanic in the first round and everyone thought it was a reach, but some fans saw potential in his skills and size, but he didn’t stick and the Spurs shockingly cut him, and a few years later the Jazz signed him to a 10-day to play against the Spurs. pic.twitter.com/KM99DtriKf
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) March 30, 2023