Former Knicks star reveals what Tom Thibodeau thinks about surprising New York firing

Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart offered praise of their former head coach Tom Thibodeau following his firing by the New York Knicks. Colin Cowherd asks if the Knicks made the right move firing him.

While Tom Thibodeau has not spoken since the New York Knicks relieved him of his head coaching duties, one of his former players revealed what he’s thinking after speaking with him. 

Derrick Rose, the former Knicks star who played for Thibodeau for years, called it "crazy" to see New York move on from the longtime head coach. 

"I talked to Thibs after that. He’s good," Rose said during a NASCAR press conference, where he was serving as grand marshal in Chicago. 

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Head Coach Tom Thibodeau talks to Derrick Rose #4 of the New York Knicks during the game against the Detroit Pistons on November 11, 2022 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.   (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Knicks still must pay Thibodeau, as a buyout was a part of his deal he signed before the start of last season.

"You can’t be mad when you’re walking away with $30 million," Rose added. "So, can’t feel too sorry for him. But he’s in good spirits. Yeah, that’s my guy. We locked in till the end. But he’s good. Jalen [Brunson] is still in New York. He’s gonna be ballin’. Everybody wins, I feel like."

It’s unknown if Thibodeau is looking to coach anywhere this season, though the Knicks found his replacement. Mike Brown will be the team’s new head coach. 

Thibodeau’s tenure in New York lasted five seasons, during which he led his squad to the playoffs four times. 

The most recent run was to the Eastern Conference Finals, when the Knicks fell to the Indiana Pacers — the same team that