Tuomas Iisalo Makes History as NBA's First Finnish Head Coach for Memphis Grizzlies
Source: news.source.manilatimes
Tuomas Iisalo, a 42-year-old from Helsinki, has been officially named the head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies, marking him as the first Finnish coach in the NBA. Previously serving as the interim coach, Iisalo led the team to a 4-5 record at the end of the regular season and into the playoffs, where they were swept by the top-seeded Oklahoma City.
Key Points
Tuomas Iisalo has been appointed as the head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies.
He is the first Finnish coach in the NBA.
Iisalo previously served as the interim coach and led the team to a 4-5 record at the end of the regular season.
Under his interim leadership, the Grizzlies were swept in the first round of the playoffs by Oklahoma City.
