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Saunders, who has had a chance to watch the Timberwolves on television since he was replaced as head coach of the Washington Wizards in late January, believes Wolves point guard Ricky Rubio, who didn't put up big statistics while playing in Spain, is...
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PhotoWashington Wizards coach Randy Wittman, shown here during Sunday's 98-77 win over the Detroit Pistons, is 4-7 since taking over after a 2-15 start got Flip Saunders fired. AUBURN HILLS – The Detroit Pistons went into Sunday's game with all the...
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Washington Wizards coach Randy Wittman calls out to his players during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. Wittman replaced Flip Saunders, who was fired Tuesday. View Photo »
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I told him that's unacceptable ... Maybe I'm too old school, but save that for the All-Star Game, not during a game.
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By now Rivers and the C’s know Garnett isn’t going to become as focused on scoring on a consistent basis as they want him to be. “Yeah, he’s never going to do that,” said Flip Saunders, who coached KG in his formative years in Minnesota. “You know, he...
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To this point in the season, the Wizards have assembled mostly incomplete performances, and those lapses have yielded five wins in 27 games, including a 3-7 record since Wittman took over for fired Flip Saunders on Jan. 24. “That’s the tale of our...
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Tie Paul Westphal (Kings) and Flip Saunders (Wizards): Both Westphal and Saunders have already been fired which makes it easy to name the worst coaches in the league. That said, for Saunders, his firing felt more like a gift from the Wizards than a...
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Washington Wizards head coach Flip Saunders reacts after a foul is called against his team in the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston, Massachusetts in this file photo taken November 17, 2010. Saunders was fired... View Photo »
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He played poorly tonight and in the game before he didn’t search. He went and played
– Flip Saunders SOURCE: The Washington Post -
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But on many occasions, the Wizards have failed to maintain – or develop – a competitive edge. The Wizards’ 107-93 loss to the Knicks was their fifth double-digit home defeat. Former coach Flip Saunders often described his team as “fragile” and they...
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The Badgers hit seven of 11 three-point shots in the first half while the Gophers countered with only 1-for-5. It was a different story in the second half as the Gophers got back in the game, holding the Badgers to just 2-of-12 shooting on three-point...
About Flip Saunders
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Phillip "Flip" Saunders (born February 23, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio, United States) is an American basketball coach who last served as head coach of the NBA's Detroit Pistons. Saunders was one of the most successful coaches in the history of the Continental Basketball Association.[citation needed] Full Article
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Washington Wizards head coach Flip Saunders reaches into his jacket during a time-out during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Auburn Hills, Michigan in this December 6, 2009 file photo. The Wizards fired Saunders January 24, 2012 after opening...
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Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders watches as his team plays against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan, 23, 2012, in Philadelphia.
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CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 11: Head coach Flip Saunders of the Washington Wizards watches as his team takes on the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on January 11, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Wizards 78-64.
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Washington Wizards head coach Flip Saunders yells his team during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. The Bulls won 78-64.
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Washington Wizards head coach Flip Saunders gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, in Washington. The Wizards won 93-78.
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Washington Wizards head coach Flip Saunders points during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Washington. Minnesota won 93-72.
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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 06: Flip Saunders of the Washington Wizards reacts to a call against the New York Knicks during the first half at Verizon Center on January 6, 2012 in Washington, DC.
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Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders watches the final minutes of the Wizards' NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. Orlando won 103-85.
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Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders goes onto the court to argue a call during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. Saunders received two technical fouls on the play and was ejected.
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Washington Wizards head coach Flip Saunders reacts to a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, in Milwaukee.
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Washington Wizards head coach Flip Saunders watches from the sideline as his team falls behind the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, in Atlanta.
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Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders watches as his team plays against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, in Philadelphia. The 76er's won 101-94.
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Washington Wizards head coach Flip Saunders, right, talks with point guard John Wall during practice at NBA basketball media day, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011 in Washington.
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Wizards coach Flip Saunders speaks to the media about the upcoming NBA basketball season during a news conference in Washington, on Friday, Dec. 2, 2011.
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FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2012, file photo, Washington Wizards head coach Flip Saunders walks across the court during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. A person familiar with the decision says Saunders has been fired as coach of the Wizards, who have...
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Washington Wizards assistant coach Randy Wittman makes a substitution after taking over for ejected coach Flip Saunders during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012.
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Washington Wizards coach Randy Wittman calls out to his players during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. Wittman replaced Flip Saunders, who was fired Tuesday.
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Washington Wizards coach Randy Wittman speaks to reporters during an NBA basketball news conference in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. Wittman replaces Flip Saunders who was fired as coach of the Wizards on Tuesday.
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Washngton Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld, left, with coach Randy Wittman speaks to reporters during a news conference in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. Wittman replaces Flip Saunders who was fired as coach of the Wizards on Tuesday.
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Washington Wizards Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ted Leonsis, second from right, shakes hands with Washington Wizards top draft pick Jan Vesely, of Czech Republic, during a news conference at the Verizon Center in Washington, Monday, June 27, 2011. Wizards President Ernie...
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Washington Wizards head coach Flip Saunders complains about a call in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Wednesday, April 13, 2011, in Cleveland.
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Washington Wizards head coach Flip Saunders questions a call as his team plays Indiana Pacers in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, April 6, 2011.
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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Referee Monty McCutchen #13 talks with Flip Saunders head coach of the Washington Wizards (L) and Erik Spoelstra (R) head coach of the Miami Heat after three players were ejected during the first half at the Verizon Center on March 30, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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Washington Wizards Head Coach Flip Saunders in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game between the Washington Wizards and the Denver Nuggets in Denver on Friday, March 25, 2011. The Nuggets won 114-94.
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Washington Wizards head coach Flip Saunders, middle, gives his team direction during overtime their NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Wednesday, March 23, 2011, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won, 127-119, in double overtime.
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Washington Wizards head coach Flip Saunders reaches into his jacket during a time-out during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Auburn Hills, Michigan in this December 6, 2009 file photo. The Wizards fired Saunders January 24, 2012 after opening...
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