Axed Tom Thibodeau breaks silence on brutal New York Knicks firing… after team’s best season in 25 years
A week after he was brutally fired by the New York Knicks, Tom Thbiodeau has broken his silence on getting the pink slip.
Thibodeau took out a full-page ad in the New York Times in his first public comments since he was let go.
The 67-year-old led the Knicks to their best season in 25 years, with an appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals before bowing out against the Indiana Pacers.
‘To the best city in the world with the best fans in the world: Thank you,’ Thibodeau said. ‘When I was hired in 2020, I said this was my dream job. I am grateful that dream became a reality.’
‘Thank you to our players and coaching staff who gave everything they had and to everyone who makes this franchise special. I am proud of everything we accomplished together, including four playoff appearances and this year’s run to the Eastern Conference finals – our first in 25 years.’
‘And to the fans, thank you for believing in me and embracing me from day one. Watching you support our team, and seeing the Garden ignite with that incomparable Knicks energy, is something I will never forget. With gratitude and respect, Tom Thibodeau.’
Tom Thbiodeau has broken his silence on being fired by the New York Knicks last week
Thibodeau took out an ad in the New York Times in his first public comments since being let go
Thibodeau led the Knicks for five seasons, taking the team from basketball irrelevancy to a title contender.
The 67-year-old has been a fixture among the league’s head coaching circles since 2010, with previous stints as the Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves bench boss.
Thibodeau was also a Knicks assistant from 1996 to 2003 under Jeff Van Gundy and Don Chaney.
New York is in the process of hiring Thibodeau’s replacement, trying to swing big on Broadway.
At least three teams have reportedly turned down the Knicks’ requests to interview sitting head coaches in the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, and Minnesota Timberwolves.
College basketball legends Jay Wright and Dan Hurley have both expressed an interest in staying with their current jobs in broadcasting and at UConn.
