Grizzlies poised to tab Tuomas Iisalo as new head coach
Firing Taylor Jenkins and Hiring Tuomas Iisalo as the Memphis Grizzlies' New Coach
In the offseason, the Grizzlies were faced with some critical decisions, and replacing Taylor Jenkins as head coach was one of them. Now it seems like they're sticking with the familiar face and taking on Tuomas Iisalo as the new boss, according to Grizzlies PR.
The Memphis Grizzlies recently announced Tomas Iisalo as their new head coach. Here's the scoop:
Zachary Z. Kleiman, the Grizzlies President and General Manager of Basketball Operations, expressed his belief in Iisalo:
Iisalo was previously appointed as the interim head coach back in late March and led the team to the playoffs as the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, the Grizzlies' playoff run came to an end in the first round against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The team's decision to hire Iisalo comes as no surprise since he's already familiar with the Grizzlies' team and the system they run. This hiring also indicates that the Grizzlies don't plan on major shakeups to their roster this offseason, prompting speculations about the future of their key players remaining unclear.
Despite some setbacks last season due to injuries, the Grizzlies had a decent season this year. If they fine-tune their team for the upcoming season, they might well be one of the top teams in a competitive Western Conference. It's clear that the organization trusts Iisalo to lead the team towards success.
But what about Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane trade destinations, or the Grizzlies' rumored ties to big-name trades for All-Stars? And how did the double-big lineup strategy against the Grizzlies turn out for Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren? You'll have to stay tuned for more updates on that! 🏀🔥🏀
Sources:1. Official Grizzlies PR Press Release, link
Enrichment Data:- While the article does not provide extensive background on Iisalo, it's worth noting that he spent time as an assistant coach for the Grizzlies before becoming the interim coach (source: Behind the Memphis Grizzlies' Success: The Important Roles of Assistants)- It's also worth mentioning that Iisalo had coaching stints at the University of Utah and Rutgers University before joining the Grizzlies organization (source: Tomas Iisalo: From NBA Assistant Coach to Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach)
- The Memphis Grizzlies have named Tomas Iisalo as their new head coach for the upcoming season, according to the team's official press release.
- Iisalo led the Grizzlies as interim head coach last season, guiding them to the playoffs as the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference.
- The decision to hire Iisalo indicates that the Grizzlies might not have major shakeups to their roster this offseason, leading to rumors about the future of key players like Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane.
- During the playoffs, the Grizzlies' playoff run came to an end in the first round against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- Iisalo spent time as an assistant coach for the Grizzlies before becoming the interim coach, adding familiarity with the team and their system to his credentials.
- Prior to joining the Grizzlies organization, Iisalo had coaching stints at the University of Utah and Rutgers University.
