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...."
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
