The coming weeks will be a key defining stretch for Iisalo's future with the Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies decided to fire former head coach Taylor Jenkins with just nine games left in the 2024/25 NBA regular season. Many people outside of Memphis were stunned, but the Grizzlies needed a new voice. Tuomas Iisalo, known for his success in Europe, took over as the interim coach and was named the full-time head coach in Memphis without a full head-coaching search.