Normally when you have great success in any field, you gain a few enemies, as
unfair as that is.
That wasn’t the case for Flip Saunders, who had 427 career wins in the NBA and
made the playoffs 11 times.
“Someone who I think was universally liked in the league and that’s a rare feat
for someone who’s won a lot of games,” Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy said.
“(He) was one of the most creative and innovative coaches in the time that I’ve
been in the league. He’s a guy we’ve all learned a lot from in terms of
offensive basketball. But what I really remember about Flip is he was always a
guy in good spirits. Always a good friend to other coaches.”
“Flip Saunders was one of the most creative and innovative coaches in the time
I’ve been in the League.” – @DetroitPistons head coach Stan Van Gundy.Join us in
celebrating Flip at @TargetCenterMN on February 15. pic.twitter.com/XuNfaK9n9A
Saunders and Van Gundy were both head coaches in the league from 2003-2012 and
again in 2014-15. Saunders’ friendship with Stan’s brother Jeff is well
documented.
Flip Saunders Nightwill be on Thursday when the Wolves host the Lakers. Tipoff
is set for 8 p.m. Players will wear custom shoes honoring Flip and all fans in
attendance will receive a commemorative coin, one of Flip’s trademarks during
his time with the team.
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