Players, Fans Take To Social Media To Mourn For Saunders
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Shortly after the Timberwolves announced the death of head coach Flip Saunders on Sunday, fans and players took to social media post their memories of the longtime NBA coach.
Saunders died at age 60, and battled Hodgkins lymphoma in the final months of his life. Saunders, who coached for 17 NBA seasons, was diagnosed with cancer in June and took a leave of absence from coaching to get treatment in September.
Below are social media posts from fans, players, sports teams and organizations expressing their loss at Saunders' passing.
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This picture is from Kevin Garnett's Facebook page. He posted the image with a caption reading "Forever in my heart...."
Today, the guy who believed in me since day 1 passed away. He was all smiles passionate and really… https://t.co/Ttr9auOKdq
— Ricky Rubio (@rickyrubio9) October 25, 2015
You have done so much for so many people, including myself. Thank you coach! You will be truly missed.
— Tyus Jones (@1Tyus) October 25, 2015
R.I.P coach Flip
Saddened by the passing of Flip Saunders... My prayers goes to his family and loved ones. #RIPFLIP pic.twitter.com/OCwbiMpgp7
— Nemanja Bjelica (@NemanjaBjelica) October 25, 2015
Flip you were one of a kind. Great basketball mind and even better human being. You had a great… https://t.co/W84KYPitsx
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) October 25, 2015
Look back at the 17-year NBA coaching career of Flip Saunders
— NBA.com (@NBAcom) October 25, 2015
GALLERY: https://t.co/U6XvJFSJyh pic.twitter.com/3tdgPtTEnT
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Flip Saunders and the entire @Timberwolves organization.
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) October 25, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Saunders family and the @Timberwolves organization today.
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) October 25, 2015
RIP ???? RT @WCCO: Breaking: The Timberwolves say that head coach Flip Saunders has died. | https://t.co/xa6dLMbxD1 pic.twitter.com/YMmRb7aKQe
— Mariah Christensen (@fallinangelz21) October 25, 2015
Absolutely shocked and saddened by @Flip_Saunders passing away. My thoughts&prayers are with his family and friends. #legendary #gonetoosoon
— Jeff Kunkel (@jeffkunkel) October 25, 2015
So sorry to hear that Flip Saunders has died from cancer. My thoughts & prayers are w his family & @Timberwolves community.
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) October 25, 2015
Terribly sad to learn Flip Saunders has passed away. Our thoughts and hearts are with his family, friends, and Wolves organization.
— First Avenue (@FirstAvenue) October 25, 2015
So sadden to hear about the loss of Coach Flip... Thoughts and prayers to his family and the @Timberwolves organization..
— Kyle Rudolph (@KyleRudolph82) October 25, 2015
Came out of the game and heard the news of losing Flip. So sad. Thinking about the family and @Timberwolves. Great man.
— Chad Greenway (@chadgreenway52) October 25, 2015
Prayers are with Flip's family and the @Timberwolves organization. Rest in Peace Flip.
— Blair Walsh (@BlairWalsh3) October 25, 2015
Thanks for everything Flip...a great coach, but better man. You will truly be missed.
— Fred Hoiberg (@ISUMayor32) October 25, 2015
I'm crushed. I will never forget how Flip and this group made me fall in love with the game of basketball. #RIPFlip pic.twitter.com/P3u294pDUv
— Jim Petersen (@JimPeteHoops) October 25, 2015
My heart and all of my love goes out to Flip Saunders Family as your leader leaves this earth in the… https://t.co/V7eOUWFu93
— I AM PEACE STAR (@StarburyMarbury) October 25, 2015
My condolences to the Saunders and @Timberwolves family! Lost a great person in our fraternity way to early. So sad #RIPFlip
— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 25, 2015