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Utah Jazz alumni: Olivier Hanlan signs with San Antonio Spurs

By Josh Padmore

CEDAR PARK, TX - FEBRUARY 11: Olivier Hanlan #7 of the Austin Spurs handles the ball during the game against the Iowa Wolves at the H-E-B Center At Cedar Park on February 11, 2018 in Cedar Park, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Covatta/NBAE via Getty Images)
CEDAR PARK, TX - FEBRUARY 11: Olivier Hanlan #7 of the Austin Spurs handles the ball during the game against the Iowa Wolves at the H-E-B Center At Cedar Park on February 11, 2018 in Cedar Park, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Covatta/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Former Utah Jazz second-round draft pick Olivier Hanlan has signed a contract with the San Antonio Spurs, according to The Athletic.

The former Boston College scoring machine, Olivier Hanlan, may finally have gotten his NBA chance with the San Antonio Spurs. Now, it’s only a training camp deal, but Hanlan definitely has a chance to make the Spurs roster. He’ll be fighting with a guy like Quincy Pondexter for the 15th roster spot.

Hanlan was drafted 42nd overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2015 NBA Draft. Hanlan had a pre-draft workout with the Jazz, so they were familiar with him. During the 2015 NBA Summer League, Hanlan averaged just four points per game on poor shooting splits. Like he’s doing right now, Hanlan was fighting for a spot on the Jazz at that time. Ultimately, he was stashed overseas.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – JUNE 26: Trey Lyles #21 and Quin Snyder Head Coach of the Utah Jazz speak at a press conference the day after the 2015 Draft at Zions Basketball Center on June 26, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – JUNE 26: Trey Lyles #21 and Quin Snyder Head Coach of the Utah Jazz speak at a press conference the day after the 2015 Draft at Zions Basketball Center on June 26, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) /

During the 2015-16 season, Hanlan played in Lithuania for the club Žalgiris. He averaged seven points per game and shot 37 percent from deep. He returned to the Jazz for the 2016 Summer League, where he’d fight for his spot again. After just one game played for the Jazz, Hanlan was involved in a trade that netted Utah Boris Diaw. It’s rare to see a player have to switch teams via trade during the Summer League.

Since then, Hanlan’s draft rights have been in San Antonio’s hands. Like the Jazz did, the Spurs also stashed Hanlan overseas for a year. Most recently, he played for the Austin Spurs of the NBA G-League, averaging about 15 points per game.

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While Hanlan never played for the Utah Jazz outside of the NBA Summer League, he’ll always be a Jazzman. Once a Jazzman, always a Jazzman. I think he could have developed nicely for Utah, but they had every reason to trade him considering they got Boris Diaw in return.

I’d like to wish Hanlan the best of luck during camp. Jazz Nation is rooting for you, Olivier!

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