Tom Thibodeau can’t be joyful after he was fired by the New York Knicks following a deep postseason run that exceeded expectations, however the coach is dealing with the controversial determination with grace.
Thibodeau took out a full-page advert within the New York Occasions on Wednesday thanking Knicks gamers, his teaching employees and followers for his or her help over the past 5 seasons.
Whereas he included “everybody who makes this franchise particular” as a part of his acknowledgement, Thibodeau notably excluded proprietor James Dolan and different members of the group’s entrance workplace.
“To the most effective metropolis on this planet with the most effective followers on this planet: Thanks.
“After I was employed in 2020, I mentioned this was my dream job. I’m grateful that dream turned a actuality. Thanks to our gamers and training employees who gave every thing they’d, and to everybody who makes this franchise particular. I’m pleased with every thing we completed collectively, together with 4 playoff appearances and this 12 months’s run to the Jap Convention finals — our first in 25 years.
“And to the followers, thanks for believing in me and embracing me from day one. Watching you help our group, and seeing the Backyard ignite with that incomparable Knicks power, is one thing I’ll always remember.”
