Las estrellas de la NBA lloran la muerte de Flip Saunders

Como ya sabéis, Flip Saunders falleció ayer como consecuencia de complicaciones en linfoma de Hodgkin que le fue descubierto hace poco más de dos meses. El cáncer se ha llevado al entrenador y presidente de operaciones baloncestísticas de los Minnesota Timberwolves, una persona muy querida no solo por la franquicia en la que trabajaba, si no en todo el entorno de la NBA, que desde ayer se están sumando a mandar sus condolencias a la organización de los Wolves.

El comisionado de la NBA, Adam Silver, utilizó su página oficial de Facebook para en nombre de la liga "ofrecer sus más sinceras condolencias" a los cuatro hijos y la esposa de Saunders, una persona que se dedicó "más de 40 años al baloncesto, la mitad de ellos en la NBA".

Durante el día de ayer, no pocos jugadores en activo y retirados quisieron recordar a uno de los entrenadores "con mejor corazón" de toda la liga;

LeBron James

My condolences to the Saunders and @Timberwolves family! Lost a great person in our fraternity way to early. So sad #RIPFlip

— LeBron James (@KingJames) octubre 25, 2015

Jabari Parker

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) octubre 25, 2015

Kevin Love

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.

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Shaquille O'Neal

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) octubre 25, 2015

Reggie Miller

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

— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) octubre 25, 2015

Baron Davis

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) octubre 25, 2015

Rip Hamilton

Still can't believe it. R.i.p Flip . We had so many great memories in Detroit. #----

Una foto publicada por Richard Hamilton (@ripcity3232) el 25 de Oct de 2015 a la(s) 6:45 PDT

Karl Anthony-Towns

I've been thinking for 30 minutes of what to say but words can't describe how special and important Coach Saunders was to me. I want to thank you coach for giving me the opportunity to play in the NBA and achieve my dream. I know the man above has a special place for you in his kingdom and this world, this league, this family will never be the same. I love you coach and I'm going to miss you so so much.

Una foto publicada por Karl Towns (@karltowns) el 25 de Oct de 2015 a la(s) 12:22 PDT

Mo Williams

RIP to not only a great coach but a great man. Flip you will be truly missed by not only your family but also you basketball family. I enjoyed your basketball talks the short time we had together and I will always cherish the advice you gave me. Gone but never forgotten. Great basketball mind #lifeisshort #cherishtheday

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