The entire basketball world is in shock and grieving over the loss of Flip Saunders, as the Timberwolves shared the sad news on Sunday. A few months ago, new became public that Saunders would take a leave of absence from his role as Timberwolves’ coach and GM in order to seek treatment for his Hodgkin’s Lymphoma cancer. That has unfortunately claimed his life at the age of 60. Here’s how some the league reacted to the sad news:
It is with extreme sadness to report that today Phil “Flip” Saunders has passed away at age 60. pic.twitter.com/l8tthTocAt
— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) 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
Very sad to hear the passing of Flip Saunders.He had a great soul&was always warm&engaging.Condolences to the Saunders family& @Timberwolves
— Dan Gilbert (@cavsdan) October 25, 2015
Another great one lost. RIP Flip Saunders!
— Greg Monroe (@M10OSE) October 25, 2015
Sad day! Rest easy Flip Saunders…
— DeMar DeRozan (@DeMar_DeRozan) 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 (@BaronDavis) October 25, 2015
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Coach Flip. My condolences to his family and loved ones. #RIPFLIP pic.twitter.com/yxcJwdT0eG
— THAD YOUNG (@yungsmoove21) October 25, 2015
