Tom Thibodeau is the leader in the clubhouse for the New York Knicks job. Others that will get an interview are Mike Miller and Kenny Atkinson.
As it appears now, it’s Thibodeau’s job to lose. A lot the Knicks fan seem to think that Thibs is not the right man for the job. We, Empire Sports Media, have also had our doubts about him as well.
But maybe we’re all over thinking this. Fans like to think Thibs will be running the Knicks players into the ground like he in Minnesota. A good majority of people criticize that last season of his in Minnesota. Not every coach is going to have incredible seasons every year. Unless you’re Phil Jackson. There’s going to lots of ups and downs.
The thing about Thibs people forget about is he’s a proven coach. Yes, it didn’t work out in Minnesota but in a way it did. He got the Timberwolves to the playoffs for the first time since 2004. If he can get the Knicks to the playoffs again, they’ll throw him a parade.
Thibs as a winning mindset. He requires the absolute best from his players at all times. That’s why he was so successful in Chicago. People forget Derrick Rose, Luol Deng, Taj Gibson, and Joakim Noah were all 25 or younger when they went 62-20 in 2010-11. So he can develop the young guys and preach a defensive mentality.
One Knicks players that will benefit from Thibs is RJ Barrett. He wants to be the best and who better than an old-school, no nonsense mindset than Thibs.
Regardless of some of the positive surrounding Thibs. Knicks fans will always look at the negatives. We’re never satisfied with any moves and have no patience. Hopefully, this time around is different for the New York Knicks.