Timberwolves to Wear Commemorative Patch in Honor of Flip Saunders

I felt immense sadness Sunday when I heard about the death of Flip Saunders.  I've been a Timberwolves fan since the day they arrived in Minnesota and I have vivid memories of watching a game from the upper deck of the Metrodome during their inaugural season.  Flip was the coach when the Timberwolves had their best seasons and I'm very happy with how they will honor him this season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that the team will wear a commemorative patch on their jersey during the 2015-16 season in honor of Flip. The patch will be worn for the first time on Monday, November 2, as the Timberwolves open the home portion of the 2015-16 season against the Portland Trail Blazers at Target Center. The team will wear the patch for all home and road games for the balance of the season beginning on November 2.

In addition, the team announced it plans to wear a specially designed shooting shirt during all games through the month of November. The shirt, which says “WE”, symbolizes the togetherness of the team and its commitment to unity over individualism. The shirt is gray with black lettering, with the name “Flip” across the heart side of the shirt.

On Monday, the NBA Coaches Association announced that all the league’s coaches will wear a “Flip” lapel pin during all games this season as a way to honor Saunders.

There will also be a pregame tribute to Saunders prior to the Timberwolves’ home opener on Monday, November 2. Details of the pregame tribute are being developed at this time.

I have a feeling there will be a lot of people rooting for this young Timberwolves team this season.