The Timberwolves recently said that Saunders wouldn’t coach during the upcoming season, but the sudden announcement of his death shocked the NBA community. Many players took to social media to express their sympathy.
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Saunders’ former players from the Timberwolves, Wizards and Pistons reminisced on the times they spent with the coach.
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Even players and others in the NBA community paid their respects to the well-liked coach.
