TAbout Thibodeauformer Knicks, He published on Wednesday a full page in 'The New York Times' to be able to say goodbye to his players, his coaching staff and fans. The coach was dismissed After losing the east conference final against the Pacers and despite taking the team to Your best season in 25 years.
“To the best city in the world with the best fans in the world: thank you”the publication begins, which is the first public statement of Thibodeau since it was dismissed. 67 years, He was in the position of 2020 And at that time he became the fourth coach with more victories in the history of the franchise and had two seasons in a row with 50 wins for the first time from the middle of the 90s.
In his farewell, Thibodeau He thanked “fans for believing in me and supporting me from the first day. Seeing them supporting our team and seeing the Garden on with that incomparable energy of the Knicks is something that I will never forget. “
In his search for coach, the New York team has encountered several negatives. Jay Wright, who directed Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart at the University of Villanova, has resigned by not being interested. The Rockets, the Timberwolves and the Mavericks have already rejected that they interview their technicians, IME UDOKA, Chris Finch and Jason Kidd, respectively.