Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau praises Bill Belichick’s UNC move
ORLANDO — Tom Thibodeau, a longtime fan and friend of Bill Belichick, praised his move to UNC, calling him the “greatest coach of all time” while naming the former ESPN official by name. I called. “I think (going to the NCAA) is more appealing now than it's probably ever been,” Thibodeau said. “Universities are hiring […]
Tom Thibodeau disagrees that Knicks have defensive problems
Tom Thibodeau disagrees with the idea that the Knicks have problems on defense. Yes, there are areas that can be improved, but the team's coach believes they are making progress. “I think we’re in the top 10 in points allowed. [12th] “We're fifth in points in the paint, fifth in fast break points and top […]
Tom Thibodeau hints one referee was a problem in Knicks’ loss
Coach Tom Thibodeau didn't name anyone, but he did say he felt referee Jasyn Goble was a problem in Wednesday's 108-100 loss to the Hawks. “I knew what was going to happen just by looking at who was officiating,” the Knicks coach said. Last season, the Knicks filed a formal protest against Houston, alleging Goble's […]
Ex-Knick Quentin Grimes gives credit to Tom Thibodeau
DALLAS — Quentin Grimes could have claimed revenge was his motivation Wednesday night after a rocky end to his Knicks career, but he instead praised Tom Thibodeau's performance. “Credit to Thibs,” Grimes said after the Mavericks defeated the Knicks 129-114. “I feel like he gave me a lot of difficult challenges early on in my […]
Tom Thibodeau impressed with Karl-Antony Towns’ grit
In the third quarter of his new team's most complete win of the season, Karl-Anthony Towns flew to the Knicks' bench to save a missed ball from Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic. Towns quickly got back up in time to make the layup. In Monday's blowout win over the Knicks, Towns scored two of his 30 […]
Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau goes to nine-man rotation with Matt Ryan addition
PHILADELPHIA — Tom Thibodeau received reinforcements and made adjustments. After playing a tight rotation in a close game, the coach added Matt Ryan on Tuesday to increase the number of players from eight to nine. Cam Payne also returned from missing four games with a hamstring strain and scored three points in nine minutes. Matt […]
Jericho Sims gets Tom Thibodeau praise as Knicks depth forced into action
Tom Thibodeau spoke about the current bench, including praising Jericho Sims' “elite” rebounding after Precious Achiuwa injured his hamstring and threw a wrench in the expected rotation. “We have more than enough,” Thibodeau said, repeating a familiar Chivism. “Then the next guy can go in there and get the job done. I love the depth […]
Donte DiVincenzo appears to chirp at Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau in MSG return
Donte DiVincenzo let the Knicks hear it. The team's former guard delivered a farewell message to someone on the Knicks Sunday night, in his first game back at Madison Square Garden since the blockbuster trade that sent him to Minnesota as part of the deal, a former assistant coach. I had a discussion with Rick […]
Tom Thibodeau pens emotional goodbye to Derrick Rose
Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau paid tribute to the career of Derrick Rose on Thursday in a statement released by the team after the veteran NBA guard announced his retirement earlier in the day. Rose, 35, thanked local fans in a social media post Thursday morning, including The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Commercial Appeal, […]
Donte DiVincenzo thinks Tom Thibodeau ‘foundation’ will carry Knicks
As the Knicks wait to officially announce their big offseason moves, particularly the blockbuster trade for Mikal Bridges, Donte DiVincenzo is focusing on the culture and coaches the Knicks already have in place to help them navigate any changes. “I think whoever the team is, it’s going to be a very good team,” DiVincenzo said. […]