The Memphis Grizzlies have officially appointed Tuomas Iisalo as their new head coach, expressing strong confidence in his capabilities. General manager Zach Kleiman highlighted Iisalo's coaching prowess, noting his disciplined and tenacious style that has consistently exceeded expectations at various levels. Iisalo's journey includes a successful stint as an interim coach, leading the Grizzlies to the playoffs after a solid regular-season performance.

Now, he aims to harness the potential of established stars like Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr. as the franchise looks to build on its recent playoff appearances. With a rich background in coaching, including accolades from European basketball, Iisalo now makes history as the first Finnish-born head coach in the NBA.