The Knicks were reportedly finalizing terms to make Tom Thibodeau their next coach.
Finalized.
Knicks release:The New York Knicks announced today that Tom Thibodeau has been named the 31st head coach in franchise history. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“Tom Thibodeau is a proven winner who gets the most out of the players and teams that he has coached,” said Leon Rose, president, New York Knicks. “He will bring leadership, accountability and a hard-working mentality to our organization. We are excited to bring him back to New York and look forward to collaborating with him and his staff toward a successful future.”
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to return to this historic franchise as head coach and work alongside a talented front office that I have great trust in and respect for,” said Thibodeau. “I know what New York is like when the Knicks are successful and there is nothing comparable. I look forward to being a part of what we are building here and can’t wait to get to work.”
Well, this is certainly a fair assessment of Thibodeau. He definitely brings “leadership, accountability and a hard-working mentality.”
How about collaboration, player development and perspective? That remains to be seen.
Even if he’s a good coach – more what he showed with the Bulls than with the Timberwolves – the Knicks make it tough to succeed.
