The NBA world reacts to Flip Saunders’ death

Longtime NBA coach and executive Flip Saunders, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma earlier in 2015, died Sunday at the age of 60. The NBA world took to Twitter to react to the news.

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

— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 25, 2015

R.I.P. Flip Saunders!

— Jodie Meeks (@Jmeeks20) October 25, 2015

RIP Flip. We lost an incredible man, thankful for everything he’s done for me. Prayers to the Saunders family and @Timberwolves. @NBA

— Corey Brewer (@TheCoreyBrewer) October 25, 2015

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) October 25, 2015

Honored 2 have played for a brief time for Coach Flip. Learned a lot in a short time. So much passion 4 his players. pic.twitter.com/m0eIo2YCfh

— Thad Young (@yungsmoove21) October 25, 2015

My support goes out to the Saunders family. I had the honor to have Flip as my coach for 1 day in 09′ with the #Wizards.

— Drew Gooden III (@DrewGooden) October 25, 2015

Sad day! Rest easy Flip Saunders…

— DeMar DeRozan (@DeMar_DeRozan) October 25, 2015

We have all been blessed by your wonderful life, Coach Flip. You will be deeply missed. Rest in peace.

— shabazz muhammad (@ShabazzMuhammad) October 25, 2015

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Coach Flip. My condolences to his family and loved ones. #RIPFLIP pic.twitter.com/yxcJwdT0eG

— Thad Young (@yungsmoove21) October 25, 2015

Rest in peace flip

— Kyle Lowry (@Klow7) October 25, 2015

Another great one lost. RIP Flip Saunders!

— Greg Monroe (@M10OSE) October 25, 2015

🙏🏽Flip

— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) October 25, 2015

#RIPFlipSaunders

— Rudy Gay (@RudyGay8) October 25, 2015

sad news about Flip Saunders. My prayers go out to his friends and family. Rip Flip Saunders

— Mario Chalmers (@mchalmers15) October 25, 2015

Hurts to hear about Coach Saunders. Such a great guy and taught me a lot. Prayers for his family.

— Trevor Booker (@35_Fitz) October 25, 2015

Prayers out to the Saunders family and friends. A sad day for the game #RIPFlip

— Reggie Jackson (@Reggie_Jackson) October 25, 2015

RIP Flip Saunders

— Isaiah Thomas (@Isaiah_Thomas) October 25, 2015

I am shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of Flip Saunders. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family!

— Willie Green (@DetroitWillie34) October 25, 2015

Damn!!!! RIP Flip Saunders!!!! Praying for the family!!!

— Jared Sullinger (@Jared_Sully0) October 25, 2015

Tough way to start the season for the Timberwolves!!!! #RIPFlip

— Jared Sullinger (@Jared_Sully0) October 25, 2015

Damn. RIP Flip Saunders.

— Tyler Ennis (@tdot_ennis) October 25, 2015

Wow! Just heard that Flip Saunders passed away. RIP to our NBA family member…gone too soon. #prayersUp #RIPFlip

— Anthony Tolliver (@ATolliver44) October 25, 2015

Heartbreaking news about Flip Saunders. Genuine person and had a great basketball mind. Prayers go out! RIP

— chase budinger (@CBudinger) October 25, 2015