Background
Saunders, Flip was born on February 23, 1955 in Cleveland.
Saunders, Flip was born on February 23, 1955 in Cleveland.
Attended, University Minnesota.
Assistant coach University Minnesota Golden Gophers, 1981—1986, University Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 1986-1988. Head coach Rapid City Thrillers, Continental Basketball Association, South Dakota, 1988-1989, La Crosse Catbirds, Continental Basketball Association, Wisconsin, 1989-1994, general manager, 1991-1993, team president, 1991-1994. Head coach Sioux Falls Skyforce, Continental Basketball Association, South Dakota.
General manager, head coach Minnesota Timberwolves, 1995—2005. Head coach Detroit Pistons, 2005—2008, Washington Wizards, since 2009. Head coach United States Men's Basketball Team Goodwill Games (gold medal), Brisbane, Australia, 2001.
Married Deborah K. Saunders. Children: Ryan, Mindy, Rachel, Kimberly.