The NBA lost one of its own when the Minnesota Timberwolves' President of Basketball Operations and head coach Flip Saunders passed away in late October from his battle with cancer. The Timberwolves started off the night honoring a man who meant so much to their organization.
Timberwolves honor Flip Saunders with touching tributes at home opener
Rest in peace, Flip.
A tribute to the man who started it all... #ForFlip pic.twitter.com/Vclm6L3jQ5
— Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) November 3, 2015 It was an emotional evening for everyone as the team and crowd came together to sing Hallelujah for Flip.
The tribute also featured players speaking on what Flip meant to them:
A video tribute that was shown to an incredible Target Center crowd, featuring the players memories of Flip #ForFlip https://t.co/aPh9oVtOji
— Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) November 3, 2015 As well as the video tributes, the Timberwolves also debuted their new uniforms that will honor Flip throughout the season.
Tonight we will debut the commemorative patch that will be worn by the players this season in honor of Flip #ForFlip pic.twitter.com/XZQteOBuRV
— Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) November 2, 2015 You will be missed, Flip. Thank you for everything you gave to the game of basketball.
