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While Tom Thibodeau has not spoken since New York Knicks relieved him for his main coach tasks, one of his former players revealed what he is thinking after talking to him.
Derrick Rose, the former Knicks star, who played for Thibodeau for years, called it “crazy” to see New York move on from the long -time head coach.
“I talked to Thibs after that. He’s good,” Rose said during a NASCAR press conference, where he served as a magnificent marshal in Chicago.
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Main coach Tom Thibodeau talks to Derrick Rose #4 of New York Knicks during the game against Detroit Pistons on November 11, 2022 in Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
Knicks still have to pay Thibodeau as a buyout was part of his deal he signed before the start of last season.
“You can’t be mad when you go away with $ 30 million,” Rose added. “So can’t seem to be too upset with him. But he’s in a good mood. Yes, that’s my guy. We locked in until the end. But he’s good. The jal [Brunson] is still in New York. He becomes ballin ‘. Everyone wins I feel like. “
It is unknown if Thibodeau is looking for coach everywhere this season, although Knicks found his replacement. Mike Brown will be the team’s new head coach.
Thibodeau’s tenure in New York lasted for five seasons, led his team to the playoffs four times.
The latest race was to the eastern conference final when Knicks fell to Indiana Pacers – the same team that defeated them in the second round the year before.
Derrick Rose #4 by New York Knicks and head coach Tom Thibodeau of New York Knicks speaks during a game against Orlando Magic on October 24, 2021 in Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
Rose joined Thibodeau as he began his time with Knicks during the 2020-21 campaign. The former Chicago Bulls MVP played three seasons with Thibodeau in New York as well as with Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves.
Thibodeaus Knicks consistently got better by the season, but his minutes’ use of his stars, especially Jalen Brunson, was criticized by many.
New York Knick’s principal coach Tom Thibodeau looks at before the game six of the eastern conference final against Indiana Pacers for 2025 NBA playing games in Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Trevor Ruszkowski/Imag images)
It made sense in playoff situations, but his starters would also run up in high minutes totals during matches in regular season.
