Timberwolves Name Chris Finch Head Coach
Rosas: "Chris is a highly respected coach"
Finch has over 20 years of coaching experience
The Minnesota Timberwolves have named Chris Finch as the team's new head coach, the team announced Monday.
Finch has been with the Timberwolves since August 2020, serving as the associate head coach under Ryan Saunders. He took over as interim head coach after Saunders was fired in February 2021 and led the team to a 16-25 record in the final 41 games of the season.
"Chris is a highly respected coach with a proven track record of success," Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas said in a statement. "He is a great communicator and tactician, and we are confident that he is the right person to lead our team going forward."
Finch has over 20 years of coaching experience, including stints as an assistant with the Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets and New Orleans Pelicans. He also served as the head coach of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA G League from 2016 to 2020.
Finch is known for his offensive acumen and his ability to develop young players. He is also known for his strong work ethic and his passion for the game.
The Timberwolves are hoping that Finch can help them turn around their fortunes after a disappointing 2020-21 season. The team finished with a 31-51 record, which was the second-worst in the Western Conference.
Finch will be introduced to the media at a press conference on Tuesday.
Conclusion
The hiring of Finch is a sign that the Timberwolves are committed to building a winning team. Finch is a proven coach with a track record of success. He is also a good fit for the Timberwolves, as he is known for his offensive acumen and his ability to develop young players.
With Finch at the helm, the Timberwolves are hoping to turn around their fortunes and become a playoff contender in the Western Conference.
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