The Memphis Grizzlies are one of many youngest franchises within the NBA.
Contemplating they had been added to the league earlier than the 1995-96 season, the Memphis Grizzlies have accomplished 30 seasons within the NBA.
Throughout that point, the Grizzlies have superior to the postseason 14 occasions, however by no means acquired previous the Western Convention Finals.
Many anticipated Taylor Jenkins to finish that drought, however he did not elevate the staff to that degree in six seasons. The duty has now been handed to Tuomas Iisalo, who’s the present head coach of the franchise.
Regardless of the Grizzlies having a 44-29 file throughout the 2024-25 season below coach Jenkins, the Grizzlies’ high brass determined to fireside him in the course of the marketing campaign.
Because of this, Iisalo took over the pinnacle teaching duties from Jenkins. Below Iisalo, the Grizzlies struggled as they went 4-5 in 9 video games.
Talking of Iisalo, he doesn’t have a lot NBA teaching expertise, as earlier than being named the Grizzlies’ head coach, he was an assistant coach of the staff.
The 2024-25 season was additionally Iisalo’s first yr as an assistant coach within the league. Conserving that in thoughts, it might appear shocking that the Grizzlies employed him as their subsequent head coach.
Whereas it’s true that Iisalo lacks time within the NBA, the Finnish coach has a wealth of teaching expertise in Europe.
Iisalo started his teaching journey in Finland, however quickly moved to Germany. That’s the place he confirmed indicators of brilliance with Crailsheim.
Following a five-year stint with the staff, he joined Telekom Baskets Bonn. Throughout his tenure with them, Iisalo gained two German League Coach of the 12 months awards.
Previous to becoming a member of the Grizzlies’ teaching employees, Iisalo transitioned into the EuroCup and gained the league’s Coach of the 12 months award.
All issues thought of, the Grizzlies might have struck gold by naming Iisalo because the staff’s head coach because the franchise will hope for an honest season below his management.
