The1986-87 season.....Larry Miller enjoys the moment following a game with Karl Malone and Carey Scurry. Jazz defeated Boston Celtics 109-89.. Feb. 16, 1987.
With any good business, everything starts at the top with leadership, which sets the tone for the entire organization. This is also true in the NBA. When teams have good owners, success usually follows. With good ownership often comes a good team president, general manager, scouting department and coaching staff. The Utah Jazz have had this since Larry Miller took ownership in 1985.
At this time, Miller already had a good coach in Frank Layden, who coached the team until 1989 and then served as team president and general manager.