Tuomas Iisalo: The first Finnish head coach of the Grizzlies remains!

nba: Iisalo remains head coach of the grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies have announced that Tuomas Iisalo will continue to act as head coach. The 42-year-old Finn has proven itself in his previous role as an interim coach and is now taking the opportunity to lead the team into the coming season.

iisalo, who had previously success with the Telekom Baskets Bonn and won the Champions League victory in 2023, is the first Finnish head coach in the NBA. His promotion to the main trainer follows a phase of uncertainty in the team caused by the release of Taylor Jenkins. Iisalo took over the position at the end of March and led the grizzlies in the playoffs, but in the first round they left against the top team Oklahoma City Thunder.

General Manager Zach Kleiman expressed his full confidence in Iisalo and praised the discipline and persistence of his teams. These properties are crucial for the further success of the grizzlies and have already exceeded expectations.

The grizzlies hope that Iisalo's experience and tactical understanding will pave the way for a successful season. After 13 games under his direction, the team has a record of four wins and nine defeats, which leaves room for improvements. Iisalo brings promising successes from Europe that make it a valuable addition to the team.

The preparations for the new season have already started, and the organization of the grizzlies will work closely with Iisalo to achieve their goals and further develop the team. The coming season will show to what extent Iisalo is able to consolidate the grizzlies in the highly competitive NBA and to make them a serious competition.