Το ΝΒΑ αποχαιρετά τον Φλιπ Σόντερς (pics)

Τα social media έχουν κατακλυστεί από αποχαιρετιστήρια μηνύματα προς τον άτυχο προπονητή και μερικά από αυτά είναι άκρως συγκινητικά.

Κορυφαίο όλων είναι αυτό του Κέβιν Γκαρνέτ. Ο βετεράνος φόργουορντ των Τίμπεργουλβς επέστρεψε πέρσι στην ομάδα της καρδιάς του, μόνο και μόνο επειδή το ζήτησε ο Σόντερς, ο άνθρωπος που πίστεψε σε αυτόν περισσότερο από οποιονδήποτε άλλον και από το 1995 και έπειτα του έδωσε τα «κλειδιά» της ομάδας.

Ο Γκαρνέτ ανέβασε μια φωτογραφία στην οποία είναι καθισμένος, με πλάτη προς την κάμερα, μπροστά από τη θέση που πάρκαρε το αυτοκίνητό του ο Φλιπ Σόντερς και γράφει το όνομα του προπονητή του. Το σχόλιο του Γκαρνέτ είναι απλό, αλλά τα λέει όλα: «Για πάντα στην καρδιά μου»

Παρακάτω, θα δείτε σχόλια πολλών προσωπικοτήτων του ΝΒΑ να αποχαιρετούν με τον δικό τους τρόπο τον Φλιπ Σόντερς.

Sad to hear that T'Wolves President and Head Coach Flip Saunders has passed away. Prayers go out to his family and friends.

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) October 25, 2015

Thunder GM Sam Presti on passing of Flip Saunders: "His journey through the game at all levels is a great example for all of us."

— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) October 25, 2015

At Women's Clinic and just heard Flip Saunders passed. One of the great bball minds and even better person. Praying for him and his family.

— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) October 25, 2015

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released the following statement regarding the passing of Flip Saunders pic.twitter.com/qsh5usiYmw

— NBA (@NBA) October 25, 2015

Very sad about the loss of Flip Saunders. My deepest condolences to his family and friends in such a difficult moment. #NBAFamily #RIPFlip

— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) October 25, 2015

Very sad about the loss of Flip Saunders. My deepest condolences to his family and friends in such a difficult moment. #NBAFamily #RIPFlip

— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) October 25, 2015

Thank you for everything you have done for me coach! U will Truly be missed. I know God will take good care of you and keep your family safe! #TwolvesFamily love ya Flip

Μια φωτογραφία που δημοσίευσε ο χρήστης Zach LaVine (@zachlavine8) στις Οκτ 25, 2015, 11:40πμ PDT

The sting of losing another loved one to cancer doesn't get any easier. My thoughts & prayers are with the Saunders &Twolves family. Coach Saunders guided me into this league, he believed in me and taught me what it takes to be a good player and a better man. RIP Coach

Μια φωτογραφία που δημοσίευσε ο χρήστης johnwall (@johnwall) στις Οκτ 25, 2015, 11:36πμ PDT

I've been thinking for 30 minutes of what to say but words can't describe how special and important Coach Saunders was to me. I want to thank you coach for giving me the opportunity to play in the NBA and achieve my dream. I know the man above has a special place for you in his kingdom and this world, this league, this family will never be the same. I love you coach and I'm going to miss you so so much.

Μια φωτογραφία που δημοσίευσε ο χρήστης Karl Towns (@karltowns) στις Οκτ 25, 2015, 12:22μμ PDT

Today, the guy who believed in me since day 1 passed away. He was all smiles passionate and really loved this game. He gave everything to the Timberwolves and did amazing things for us. He was our leader. Really gonna miss you coach. RestInPeace Flip.

Μια φωτογραφία που δημοσίευσε ο χρήστης Ricky Rubio (@ruuufio) στις Οκτ 25, 2015, 12:06μμ PDT

Flip you were one of a kind. Great basketball mind and even better human being. You had a great impact on my life personally and professionally. RIP my friend. Prayers are with the Saunders family during this time.

Μια φωτογραφία που δημοσίευσε ο χρήστης @kevinlove στις Οκτ 25, 2015, 11:26πμ PDT

Our heart goes out to the family & friends of Flip Saunders, as well as the entire @Timberwolves organization. https://t.co/WdO2blSTM2

— Golden St. Warriors (@warriors) October 25, 2015

Rest peacefully Coach Flip Saunders... My prayers are with your Family. #ripflip

— Chris Webber (@realchriswebber) October 25, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to Coach Flip Saunders family and friends. Rest In Heaven Coach, you will be missed! pic.twitter.com/LaBUbzLqPV

— SHAQ (@SHAQ) October 25, 2015

#RIP Flip Saunders #GoneToSoon.

— Isiah Thomas (@iamisiahthomas) October 25, 2015

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