The Memphis Grizzlies announced Tuomas Iisalo as their new head coach, succeeding Taylor Jenkins. General manager Zach Kleiman expressed confidence in Iisalo's coaching abilities, noting the discipline and tenacity of his teams. After taking the Grizzlies to the playoffs as interim head coach, Iisalo aims to enhance a team that finished with a strong 48-34 record. Iisalo, a former player in Finland with a successful coaching stint in Europe, makes history as the first Finnish-born head coach in the NBA.
I have full confidence in Tuomas serving as head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies going forward. Tuomas' teams at every level have been disciplined, tenacious and connected on both ends of the floor.
Following their 48-34 regular-season finish, Iisalo will look to build around a core of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr.
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