Tom Thibodeau’s brother sends emotional message to ex-New York coach after Knicks firing
Tom Thibodeau's tenure as head coach of the New York Knicks came to an abrupt end as the board felt he underperformed, despite leading the team to its first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in nearly a quarter-century. The loss to the Indiana Pacers over a six-game series left the 67-year-old swifty out of work when the Knicks' president, Nick Rose, made the decision in what he believes will be a step toward the team's ultimate goal: an NBA championship.Fan paralyzed as LeBron sits next to themThibodeau's departure triggered both public reflection and private sentiment, including from his own family, as his brother, Dennis, posted a moving tribute on social media in the wake of the axe."Born a Knicks fan, raised in a Knicks home, you dreamed of being a Knick," Dennis said on X.com, formerly Twitter. "Critics may target success […]