Tom Thibodeau can’t be glad 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 workers 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 workforce’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 stated this was my dream job. I’m grateful that dream grew to become a actuality. Thanks to our gamers and training workers who gave all the things they’d, and to everybody who makes this franchise particular. I’m happy with all the things we achieved collectively, together with 4 playoff appearances and this yr’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 workforce, and seeing the Backyard ignite with that incomparable Knicks vitality, is one thing I’ll always remember.”
