Flip Saunders Dead at 60

Following a five month battle with cancer, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Flip Saunders has passed away at the age of 60. He revealed only two months ago that he had been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and had taken a leave of absence while he recovered.

Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor released the following statement after getting word of his death:

"It is with tremendous difficulty and deep sadness that the Timberwolves acknowledge the passing of our President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach, Flip Saunders. Flip was a symbol of strength, compassion, and dignity for our organization. He was a shining example of what a true leader should be, defined by his integrity and kindness to all he encountered. Today is not a day to reflect on Flip’s accomplishments in basketball or what he brought to us as an organization on the court, but rather to indicate what he meant to us as a co-worker, friend, member of the community and the basketball world at large. We as an organization are devastated by his passing, and our hearts and prayers go out to Debbie and the entire Saunders family as they endure this extraordinary loss."

Many NBA players shared their condolences via social media, most notably Kevin Garnett.

​Rest in pease Flip.