Flip Saunders passed away

[McPiff]

rip breh

 

[Scarface sniffin cocaine]

RIP Coach you was a cool cat i wish you had nine lives

Flip you will be missed..

 

[Piff Perkins]

Damn RIP. Flip was actually a good dude and had his player's backs.

That KG pic says it all

 

[FrostBite]

Great read about Flip by Dan Barreiro (Minneapolis radio personality that had Flip on as a weekly guest).

An Ode To The FUNKADELIC

 

[IllmaticDelta]

• starburymarbury My heart and all of my love goes out to Flip Saunders Family as your leader leaves this earth in the flesh. His spirit lives in the present as we speak. In 1996 Flip became a father figure and my first #NBA coach. Wow how fast time blows by. Our conversations were so meaningful in ways that helped me understand the game of life by explaining the game of basketball. Your kind soul and loving ways helped me understand how to play the most important position in the sport of basketball. You gave me not only the chance to perform at a high level but a chance to communicate my thoughts on the game. You taught me how to play the pick and roll but you also taught me how to pick up and roll with the good and bad in the life. As a rookie we had so many conversations in such a short time period. You said "The point guard has to be the extension to the coach" These words lived inside of me as I've had my share of ups and downs with coaches. I guess when I left you I went on a journey to end up with a similar coach 7,000 miles away. I thank you for giving me my foundation in how to play the professional way. I thank you for giving me unconditional love as if I was your son when I was so young. It was so needed as KG and I needed all of it to get where we are now. What an impact you've had on so many humans on earth. What a father you've been to your children as I can remember Ryan aka RyeKnow when he was a little boy. We will miss you as a piece of your children's hearts have been taken but we will celebrate you forever. Thank God that love is the most powerful thing to give and receive. The love from all will be shared to help the healing process from the pain of your flesh not being present. I know you will RIP because you did all of what you did on earth in your lifeline. I say #FlipForever as we all grow from your teachings and messages. I LOVE YOU and I'll miss you until we meet again. #LoveisLove
  P.S As for your amazing Wife Debbie and girls Mindy, Rachel, and Kimberly thank you for sharing your dad with all the people who's lives your dad touched. I can feel your pain because I know your love for your dad. I pray for peace in your heart.

 

[Dillah810]

• starburymarbury My heart and all of my love goes out to Flip Saunders Family as your leader leaves this earth in the flesh. His spirit lives in the present as we speak. In 1996 Flip became a father figure and my first #NBA coach. Wow how fast time blows by. Our conversations were so meaningful in ways that helped me understand the game of life by explaining the game of basketball. Your kind soul and loving ways helped me understand how to play the most important position in the sport of basketball. You gave me not only the chance to perform at a high level but a chance to communicate my thoughts on the game. You taught me how to play the pick and roll but you also taught me how to pick up and roll with the good and bad in the life. As a rookie we had so many conversations in such a short time period. You said "The point guard has to be the extension to the coach" These words lived inside of me as I've had my share of ups and downs with coaches. I guess when I left you I went on a journey to end up with a similar coach 7,000 miles away. I thank you for giving me my foundation in how to play the professional way. I thank you for giving me unconditional love as if I was your son when I was so young. It was so needed as KG and I needed all of it to get where we are now. What an impact you've had on so many humans on earth. What a father you've been to your children as I can remember Ryan aka RyeKnow when he was a little boy. We will miss you as a piece of your children's hearts have been taken but we will celebrate you forever. Thank God that love is the most powerful thing to give and receive. The love from all will be shared to help the healing process from the pain of your flesh not being present. I know you will RIP because you did all of what you did on earth in your lifeline. I say #FlipForever as we all grow from your teachings and messages. I LOVE YOU and I'll miss you until we meet again. #LoveisLove
  P.S As for your amazing Wife Debbie and girls Mindy, Rachel, and Kimberly thank you for sharing your dad with all the people who's lives your dad touched. I can feel your pain because I know your love for your dad. I pray for peace in your heart.

 

[daboywonder2002]

man flip did a great job fixing the mess David Kahn put the team in. A lot of gms would have caved in and traded kevin love to the first offer they got. But flip waited and got the best offer. This man played Chess not checkers. Wasn't always looking for the quick fix but rather long term. I honestly dont think Pistons fans appreciated Flip while he was there. he didnt win a ship but i remember those EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS. Im not gonna lie. The pistons were fun to watch under flip. That pick n pop with Sheed hitting the 3.

 

[hayesc0]

man flip did a great job fixing the mess David Kahn put the team in. A lot of gms would have caved in and traded kevin love to the first offer they got. But flip waited and got the best offer. This man played Chess not checkers. Wasn't always looking for the quick fix but rather long term. I honestly dont think Pistons fans appreciated Flip while he was there. he didnt win a ship but i remember those EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS. Im not gonna lie. The pistons were fun to watch under flip. That pick n pop with Sheed hitting the 3.

Agreed all this team needs is time and they will be very good wish he lived to see his work pay off.

 

[feelosofer]

Damn, what a friggin tragedy. Flip seemed like a genuinely good dude and someone that coached for love of the game. I'm sad he never made it past a Conference Finals in his career, but I'll remember him and KG just chopping it up on the sidelines. He seemed to care about his players too on and off the court as well.

 

[DStyles]

R.I.P.

 

[CurrencyChase]

Dude built the Wolves the right way and then passed. Sad new rip. That was his last gift to the fans. He got them Wiggins and Towns.

 

[Amphibious]

The good always die young

 

[How Sway?]

 

[TrillaMonsoon]

Damn, I learned of the news while drinking beers watching football so I hadnt really had the time to think about it or feel anything but this is tough. He was the coach of the first basketball team I ever loved and helped mold my favorite basketball player of all time. Knowing the bond between Flip and KG made it possible for KG to come back is really special and I think is a big step in helping this franchise move forward.

He's the greatest coach this shyt franchise has ever had and the only coach to get the team to the playoffs. He was born and raised in Minnesota and when he took over as team president, it felt like things might actually change. He tried building around Love and Rubio and that fell on it's face. He realized it but wasnt in a rush to accommodate that piece of shyt Kevin Love and got hopefully franchise corner stone in Wiggins which then in turn led to KAT.

It's a shame he won't get to see his work pay off and watch these boys develop. It's gonna be a weird year. I hope KG can play out this year but it's a god damn curse for him here

RIP Flip
RIP Malik Sealy

#WinOneForTheFlipper

 

[Scuti]

Flip was my favorite coach. i started watching the nba seriously in 2005 when i was 9 and seeing his detroit team was amazing
RIP man