Tuomas Iisalo
Tuomas Iisalo is a Finnish basketball coach known for his successful tenure in European basketball before transitioning to the NBA. He gained recognition for leading Paris Basket to a European Cup victory, securing their spot in the EuroLeague, and previously achieving success with Telekom Baskets Bonn, where he won the FIBA Champions League. Iisalo was named the best coach in the German league for two consecutive seasons in 2022 and 2023, and he also received accolades in both the Champions League and EuroCup. Recently, he was appointed as the head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies, taking over after the dismissal of Taylor Jenkins, marking a significant step in his coaching career.
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Tuomas Iisalo is the first Finnish coach in NBA history and has been under pressure in North America.
Tuomas Iisalon Memphis alkoi voittaa, kun suomalaista sättinyt supertähti loukkaantui
Finland· 2025-12-01
Memphis coach Tuomas Iisalo avoided details of the disagreement with Morant before Monday’s game, saying it was 'an internal matter'.
Morant returns as Grizzlies fall to Clippers
Taiwan· 2025-11-05
Tuomas Iisalo is the rookie head coach who challenged Ja Morant's leadership.
Barrett, Ingram lead Raptors past Grizzlies for second win in a row
Canada· 2025-11-03
Tuomas Iisalo is the head coach of the Grizzlies and the first Finnish head coach in NBA history.
NBA supertähega vaidluses valis klubi Soome treeneri poole
Estonia· 2025-11-03
Tuomas Iisalo is the coach of the Grizzlies.
„Grizzlies“ suspendavo į trenerių štabą priekaištus nukreipusią komandos žvaigždę
Lithuania· 2025-11-01Tuomas Iisalo is the Finnish coach who gave Tyson Ward the freedom to shoot without hesitation.
Ο Τάισον Ουόρντ ήθελε μία ευκαιρία και… καμία υπόσχεση
Greece· 2025-07-03
Tuomas Iisalo is the Finnish coach who changed T.J. Shorts' career in Germany.
Τι Τζέι Σορτς: «Η καρδιά και το ταλέντο κερδίζουν το μέγεθος»Greece· 2025-05-28
Tuomas Iisalo is considered a rapidly rising star in European basketball coaching.
Karstais soms NBA durvīs / Diena
Latvia· 2025-05-19
Tuomas Iisalo is the interim coach of the Memphis Grizzlies who commented on the impact of Morant's injury.
Thunder recover from 29 downTaiwan· 2025-04-25
Tuomas Iisalo was unsure of Morant’s status for Game 4.
Oklahoma City Thunder overturn 29-point deficit to take a 3-0 series lead over Grizzlies after Ja Morant leaves game injured
United States· 2025-04-25
Tuomas Iisalo is the interim coach for Memphis during the playoffs.
Sportske novosti - Najveća pobjeda Oklahome u doigravanju, deklasirali Grizzliese i ušli u povijest NBA lige
Croatia· 2025-04-20
Tuomas Iisalo is the coach of the Memphis Grizzlies.
NBA : les Français brillent sur les parquets mais, pour les entraîneurs tricolores, l’Amérique reste à conquérir
France· 2025-04-12
Tuomas Iisalo is the interim head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies.
Ja Morant continues trend of controversial celebrations by mimicking a grenade throw in Grizzlies win over HornetsUnited States· 2025-04-09
Tuomas Iisalo commented on the confidence Morant brings to the team after securing his first victory as interim coach.
"Siento que he sido el villano los últimos dos años"
Dominican Republic· 2025-04-05
Tuomas Iisalo took over as interim Memphis coach.
Boston Celtics and Thunder roll on, Lakers win
Kenya· 2025-03-31
Tuomas Iisalo is taking over as the head coach of the Grizzlies in Memphis.
Netikėtumas Memfyje – „Grizzlies“ vairą perima suomis Tuomas IisaloLithuania· 2025-03-28