Flip Saunders

Flip Saunders
Saunders coaching the Washington Wizards in 2011
Personal information
Born(1955-02-23)February 23, 1955
DiedOctober 25, 2015(2015-10-25) (aged 60)
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High schoolCuyahoga Heights
(Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio)
CollegeMinnesota (1973–1977)
Coaching career1977–2015
Career history
Coaching
1977–1981Golden Valley Lutheran
1981–1986Minnesota (assistant)
1986–1988Tulsa (assistant)
1988–1989Rapid City Thrillers
1989–1994La Crosse Catbirds
1994–1995Sioux Falls Skyforce
1995–2005Minnesota Timberwolves
2005–2008Detroit Pistons
2009–2012Washington Wizards
2014–2015Minnesota Timberwolves
Career highlights
As head coach:

Philip Daniel "Flip" Saunders (February 23, 1955 – October 25, 2015) was an American basketball player and coach. During his career, he coached the La Crosse Catbirds, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, and Washington Wizards.