I had Hodgkin’s lymphoma when I was 19. Went through chemo, radiation, surgeries... all that fun jazz. Its a very fast acting cancer, but also one of the more treatable. Generally the chemo works very well. However in 20% of the patients it doesnt. When that happens they need to change medicines. The problem is by that time the first round of chemo has severly weakended the body, and if doesnt knock back the cancer things get complicated and tough very quickly. I suspect that is what happened here.
Im really sorry to hear this... RIP and godspeed to you Flip.
So sad hearing about this. Always thought he was a classy player's coach. Had lots of success coaching everywhere, never won a chip, but always made deep playoff runs.
Liked watching him come up with the young Timberwolves team with Steph, KG, and Gugliotta. Later with Sam I am and Spree. Had some good stints with the Pistons and Wizards too.
RIP Flip.
smackeddog wrote:VCoug wrote:Wow, and I'm just reading the original article about his diagnosis. He was only diagnosed in June; 4 months later and he's gone.
It's disturbing how quick you can go from diagnosis to death- my dad lasted two to three weeks from symptoms and diagnosis of acute myeloid leukaemia to dying. In some ways at least it shortens the suffering, but at the same time it's hard to adjust and take stock of what's happening. Very sad news.
It's so sad how fast it can happen. I only hope that he and his family spent a lot of time together over the last few months.
Good reputation and very sad. Crazy to read how fast things took a turn for the worse.
Sad he could not enjoy a retirement and the great wealth he created. Wolves are in great shape and his family is secure. Great legacy to leave!!!
Yeah, this is pretty sad. Cancer's a mutha. But at least he got to live a life that a lot of people would genuinely envy.
