New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is receiving praise for his team's collective effort in the Game 5 win over the Pacers. The Knicks are preparing to offer Thibodeau a long-term extension approaching $10 million annually. Thibodeau expresses the desire to stay with the Knicks, highlighting the team's resiliency and the progress of player OG Anunoby. Thibodeau reflects on the Knicks' season, stating the team exceeded expectations and fought tirelessly despite falling short in the playoffs. Thibodeau emphasizes the importance of the team's effort and resilience throughout the season.
"Josh and OG just tried to give us whatever they had — it says a lot about them" Tom Thibodeau on the #Knicks game 7 loss to the Pacers https://t.co/TP4MWSKHSL https://t.co/uC8FtH5rXp
"A lot of teams, I think, would've folded... but these guys never folded... they kept fighting and that's all you can ask for." Tom Thibodeau praises the Knicks after their playoff run came up short to the Pacers 🤝 (via @NBA) https://t.co/3RUSudPmtu
"The only thing you can ask for is [that] everyone puts forth their best effort. And we got that all year from these guys. A lot of teams, I think, would've folded. They didn't." Tom Thibodeau on the Knicks this season 🙌 (via @sny_knicks) https://t.co/Q6Sf41cPuC
Tom Thibodeau says he will let his agent handle extension talks this summer but adds, “The Knicks have been great to me. This is where I want to be.”
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau on a possible contract extension this summer: “The Knicks have been great to me. This is where I want to be.” https://t.co/Qos0xuTG4c
Tom Thibodeau: "That's something that my agent will take care of. The #Knicks have great for me. This is where I want to be."
Tom Thibodeau: “This team fought like crazy. In many ways they exceeded everyone’s expectations, excluding our own. We always felt we had enough.” #Knicks
"It was hit after hit... Our guys responded all year long... I thought they were a great group to be around and gave everything they had." Knicks HC Tom Thibodeau speaks to New York's injury woes https://t.co/rdi7bfwnbp
Tom Thibodeau said this Knicks team exceeded everyone’s expectations “except probably our own”. He loved the way they fought like crazy and gave everything they had.
Thibodeau said it was his decision not to put OG Anunoby back in the game after pulling him five minutes in. Said he didn't like the way Anunoby was moving and didn't want to risk it. Said he and Anunoby had a long convo yesterday and Anunoby wanted to give it a shot today.
Tom Thibodeau did this to the Knicks https://t.co/ctRBE8T5nU
Tom Thibodeau in the Knicks locker room https://t.co/YLepFMrQN4
"This is sort of the nature of the Playoffs... You're going to get tested physically, mentally; emotionally... Whatever it is that we're facing we can overcome." Knicks HC Tom Thibodeau on New York's next man up mentality https://t.co/DRf1PJ6s2b
Tom Thibodeau discusses the mindset heading into a close out opportunity on the road #Knicks https://t.co/EtoMBvPjeq
Tom Thibodeau says today's update on OG Anunoby's health is "basically the same." He's still doing light on-court work.
REPORT: Knicks are expected to extend Thibodeau this summer https://t.co/9pC2ar90ZI
'We have to stay locked in on what's in front of us.' Tom Thibodeau talks about the resiliency of the #Knicks, OG Anunoby's progress and what it will take to close out the Pacers #NewYorkForever https://t.co/AXX0oeiiOo
Thibodeau says Anunoby still doing "light work" on the court. #knicks
Tom Thibodeau: OG Anunoby doing a little bit more. #knicks
Knicks to discuss contract extension with Thibodeau #TomThibodeau https://t.co/3ASOIk2mcF
Tom Thibodeau, Knicks To Discuss Contract Extension In Offseason https://t.co/htzGzawbg8
“The Knicks very much want to lock in Tom Thibodeau long term...It wouldn't surprise anyone if his next deal approaches 8-figures." Shams Charania Via @RunItBackFDTV https://t.co/iciCvZ4qAc
The Knicks are preparing to offer HC Tom Thibodeau a long-term extension this offseason approaching $10 million annually, per @ShamsCharania on @RunItBackFDTV https://t.co/6wXoKsCT8s
‘We can’t be too excited… We have to stay focused on the task at hand.’ Tom Thibodeau praises the collective team effort from his players in the #Knicks Game 5 win over the Pacers #NewYorkForever https://t.co/GcFahVFJD7
Tom Thibodeau on how he would describe the Knicks' energy in Game 5: "This is our way."