Open Extended ReactionsThe Memphis Grizzlies have hired Tuomas Iisalo as the franchise's next head coach, the team announced Friday. "I have full confidence in Tuomas serving as head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies going forward," general manager Zach Kleiman said in a statement. "Tuomas' teams at every level have been disciplined, tenacious and connected on both ends of the floor, consistently exceeding expectations. Iisalo replaced Taylor Jenkins as the team's interim coach in late March. Iisalo is now the first Finnish-born head coach in NBA history.