Flip Saunders’ passing was shocking news to the NBA. The mentor known as Flip Saunders passed away at age 60 from cancer. Saunders touched many lives around the NBA, including current Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg who credits his success to Flip Saunders.
“Special, special person. Riding home on a plane, win or lose, Flip was always upbeat. He’d sit down and see how you’re feeling, especially during struggles. He’s a fatherly figure, such a caring individual. … He’ll be missed. There’s not one person you could talk to to get to say one bad thing about Flip Saunders.” Fred Hoiberg on Flip Saunders
Hoiberg addressed the media about opening night on Sunday morning. After hearing the news about Flip Saunders, Hoiberg decided to step back onto the media platform to give his heartfelt thoughts about his former mentor.
