Knicks, Tom Thibodeau and Jalen Brunson
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Sporting News on MSNJalen Brunson breaks silence on Tom Thibodeau’s shocking firingNew York Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson broke his silence regarding the stunning firing of Tom Thibodeau last week. In the latest edition of The Roommates Show , Brunson addressed the move and took the time to express his appreciation for Thibodeau during their time together in New York.
Despite leading the New York Knicks to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time in 25 years, Tom Thibodeau is out as coach. The decision seemed hasty, but according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, the plug was pulled over usage concerns with Jalen Brunson and Thibodeau's failure to make schematic adjustments during the NBA playoffs.
Since the New York Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau, their star player Jalen Brunson has remained silent on the departure of his head coach since 2020.
“Is that a real question right now? You just asked me if I believe he’s the right guy,” Brunson said after the Knicks’ 125-108 Game 6, season-ending loss to the Pacers on Saturday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. “Yes. Come on.” Thibodeau completed his fifth season with the Knicks, which also marked his most successful with the team.
Via his official Instagram account, Jalen Brunson recently posted a heartfelt farewell image regarding the recent departure of his head coach, Tom Thibodeau, with a heartfelt post