A surprising dismissal
The decision of the New York Knicks to renounce Tom Thibodeau surprised the NBA community. Only a few days after the team was led to his first Eastern Conference Finals in 25 years, Thibodeau was rejected despite being over to his contract for three years and more than $ 35 million. Teams resident Leon Rose only explained the move with a statement stating that the organization was “unique aimed at winning a championship.”
Ty Lue speaks to
Los Angeles Clippers Coach Ty Lue, an old colleague and friend of Thibodeau, strongly disagreed with the firing. “Should he have been fired? Hell no,” said Lue on the Club Shay Podcast. “It is the first time that they have been to the conference final in 25 years. The city was on fire, the fans were on fire. The players did a great job. And Thibs did great. [conference finals] In 25 years and then fired, like, it’s just not logical. “
Indiana’s run and the pressure on coaches
The Knicks fell in six games of the Indiana Pacers, who went on a stunning Play -Off Run. Indiana defeated Doc Rivers’ Milwaukee Bucks and Kenny Atkinson’s Cleveland Cavaliers before he lost in the NBA final. The Achilles injury of Tyrese Haliburton in game 7 against Oklahoma City ended the title of the Pacers. Lue wondered if every coach Indiana Beat should undergo the same research. “So everyone who has defeated Indiana do you want to fire their coach? It makes no sense,” he said.
High expectations for Mike Brown
The replacement of Thibodeau, Mike Brown, now inherits enormous pressure. Lue compared it with his own experience in Cleveland in 2016, when he replaced David Blatt and immediately won a championship with LeBron James who led the selection. “That is a difficult place to be in,” said Lue, and noticed that the Knicks have no superstar of Lebron’s caliber.
Defending Thibodeau style
Critics often point to the demanding approach of Thibodeau and the minutes of the heavy player. Lue rejected those worries. “Whatever it is needed. Do what is needed to win,” he said. Lue himself has managed injury -sensitive stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George while still producing winning records.
Whatever the reasoning behind the decision of the Knicks, one of the most respected coaches of the NBA believes it was the wrong call.
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