Taj Gibson reveals Tom Thibodeau’s reaction to Knicks' NBA Finals win
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Tom Thibodeau was fired as Knicks head coach exactly one year before the team's Game 1 win in the NBA Finals but remains proud of the team's success, according to ex-Knicks center Taj Gibson.
- Gibson revealed that Thibodeau holds no ill will toward the Knicks and is genuinely happy for the players' accomplishments.
- Thibodeau, who coached the Knicks from 2020 to 2025, helped transform the team into a perennial contender, leading them to the postseason four times and the Eastern Conference Finals in 2025.
- Knicks owner James Dolan credited Thibodeau for building the team’s core but stated the organization sought a new direction, leading to Thibodeau's replacement by Mike Brown, who guided the Knicks to their first NBA championship since 1973.
- Despite not being with the team for their championship win, Thibodeau’s impact on the Knicks is lasting, with Gibson emphasizing the strong bond between the coach and the franchise.
