Thibodeau spoke for the first time after class and officially bid farewell to the Knicks with affection: I am grateful that dreams become reality

June 11; Former Knicks coach Thibodeau spoke for the first time after the get out of class was dismissed, officially bid farewell to the Knicks with affectionateness, and bluntly said: This is my dream job, and I am very grateful that he has become a reality.

It is reported that Thibodeau used a whole page to express his gratitude to fans and players in the New York Times to bid farewell to the New York Knicks; Thibodeau wrote: "To the best cities and the best fans in the world, thank you."

"When I was hired in 2020, I said it was my dream job. I am grateful that this dream became a reality. Thanks to our players and coaching staff for their efforts, and everyone who made this team special. I am proud of the achievements we have made together, including four playoff trips and this year's Eastern Conference Finals- It is the first time in 25 years. "

"Thanks to the fans for trusting me and accepting me from the beginning. Watching you support the Knicks and watching the Garden Arena ignited by the unparalleled Knicks energy is something I will never forget."

"With gratitude and respect."

While coaching the Knicks, Thibodeau led the Knicks to win 50+ games in a single season in the first time since the 1990s, winning the coach of the year in 2021. He led the team to return to the Eastern Conference Finals after 25 years, but unfortunately he was eliminated by the Pacers.

Thibodeau has been the head coach of the Knicks since 2020. He coached New York for five seasons, with a record of 226 wins and 174 losses, with a winning rate of 56.5%. He led the team to the playoffs four times, one round, two stops the second round, and one stops the Eastern Conference Finals, achieving a record of 24 wins and 23 losses. In July last year, Thibodeau renewed a three-year, $30 million coaching contract with the Knicks.

Currently, the Knicks are choosing a new coach, including Rockets coach Uduka, Timberwolves coach Finch and Mavericks coach Kidd, but they were rejected by the Rockets and Timberwolves. Kidd is expected to continue coaching the Mavericks, but the Knicks' head coach who loves other teams has hit a wall one after another. Who will they hire as the new coach? Let's wait and see.