Sports Community Reacts To News Of Flip Saunders’ Death

Legendary NBA basketball coach Flip Saunders passed away Sunday at the age of 60 after complications while fighting Hodgkin lymphoma cancer. Support from around the sports world poured out for Sanders, who coached for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, and Washington Wizards.

Kevin Garnett honors Flip Saunders in heartbreaking photo: https://t.co/Co64sumQvc pic.twitter.com/jzp8Nvaaop

— SI NBA (@si_nba) 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

Praying and sending my condolences to the Saunders family.. RIP Flip #GoneToSoon

— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) October 25, 2015

Rest in Paradise Flip. You were my favorite coach when I rooted for the Pistons as a shorty. Prayers go out to the Saunders Family.

— Jabari Parker (@JabariParker) October 25, 2015

RIP Flip Saunders. So sad. Good man.

— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) October 25, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to Coach Flip Saunders family and friends. Rest In Heaven Coach, you will be missed! pic.twitter.com/LaBUbzLqPV

— SHAQ (@SHAQ) October 25, 2015

One of the saddest days in the NBA that I can remember: Flip Saunders, great coach & great man, has passed away at a mere 60 years old #RIP

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) October 25, 2015

RIP to @Flip_Saunders … Had the pleasure to play for him and get to know him. Great coach and Person!!! My heart goes out to his family

— Baron Davis (@Baron_Davis) October 25, 2015

Today, the guy who believed in me since day 1 passed away. He was all smiles passionate and really loved this game. He gave everything to the Timberwolves and did amazing things for us. He was our leader. Really gonna miss you coach. RestInPeace Flip. A photo posted by Ricky Rubio (@ruuufio) on Oct 25, 2015 at 12:06pm PDT

 

Flip you were one of a kind. Great basketball mind and even better human being. You had a great impact on my life personally and professionally. RIP my friend. Prayers are with the Saunders family during this time.

 

A photo posted by @kevinlove on Oct 25, 2015 at 11:26am PDT

RIP to Flip Saunders. Always generous with his time and wisdom.

— Colin Cowherd (@ColinCowherd) October 25, 2015

The world, not just sports, lost a great man today. RIP Flip Saunders!

— Ron Jaworski (@jawsespn) October 25, 2015

RIP coach Flip Saunders my fist coach in the NBA it was a pleasure playing for you, my condolences goes out to your family. A photo posted by @iamamirjohnson on Oct 25, 2015 at 11:43am PDT

#RIP Flip Saunders #GoneToSoon.

— Isiah Thomas (@iamisiahthomas) October 25, 2015

RIP Flip. We lost an incredible man, thankful for everything he's done for me. Prayers to the Saunders family and @Timberwolves. @NBA

— Corey Brewer (@TheCoreyBrewer) October 25, 2015

Follow David on Twitter