The sports world lost another great yesterday when Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Phil “Flip” Saunders lost his battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma and passed away at the age of 60. There was an outpour of grief and love for the coach from his many of his former players and others around the league but none was more heartbreaking than the picture posted by Kevin Garnett who spent much of his career with Flip and recently returned to the Timberwolves.
(Photos) NBA: T-Wolves Head Coach Flip Saunders Passes At 60
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach, and president of basketball operations and Phil “Flip” Saunders has passed away at the age of 60. Saunders was a basketball lifer, coaching the game since the late 70s, making it to the NBA level in 1995.
NBA: Head Coach Flip Saunders Will Not Return To Coach This Season
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach, president and part owner Flip Saunders will be sidelined for the 2015-2016 NBA season due to complications in his recovery from cancer.
NBA Rumor: Kevin Garnett & Flip Saunders Expected to Form a Group To Buy the Timberwolves
Kevin Garnett waived his no-trade clause with the Brooklyn Nets and returned to the Minnesota Timberwolves to finish out his career in the same place it began. His two-year contract with the team may not be the last of Garnett with the Timberwolves however, he reportedly has ownership in his sights.
NBA Report: Timberwolves to Pursue Chauncey Billups as Assistant Coach
Flip Saunders was officially named the new head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves and he’s already ready to fill out his bench.
NBA: Wizards Reportedly Fire Coach Flip Saunders After 2-15 Start
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Yahoo Sports reports that the Washington Wizards have fired Flip Saunders after a 2-15 start to the season.Â
