SALT LAKE CITY — Georges Niang and Naz Mitrou-Long stood side-by-side in Utah Jazz gear.
Even after Saturday’s Summer League finale loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, the former Iowa State teammates had nothing to be ashamed about.
Earlier that day, Mitrou-Long signed a two-way deal with the Jazz at Encore Las Vegas Hotel/Casino, while Niang shared the same experience Friday, signing his three-year, $5 million deal at the same location.
The longtime friends were the most recent signees in a somewhat quiet offseason for the organization.
“We’re really excited," Niang said.