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 during the last 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 very best metropolis on the planet with the very best followers on the 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 employees who gave the whole lot that they had, and to everybody who makes this franchise particular. I’m happy with the whole lot we completed collectively, together with 4 playoff appearances and this 12 months’s run to the Japanese 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.”
