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Former Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is thanking fans for their support following his surprising firing last week.
New York, which fired Tom Thibodeau after losing the Eastern Conference finals in six games, has been on the hunt for a new head coach but has been denied by at least five teams — including the Mavericks for permission to talk to coach Jason Kidd.
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Total Pro Sports on MSNTom Thibodeau Buys Full-Page New York Times Ad To Thank Knicks Fans, Players, And Staff After Shocking ExitWith grace, Tom Thibodeau responded to the New York Knicks’ unexpected firing. A week after his dismissal, he published a full-page ad in The New York Times to express his gratitude to the fans and staff.
While the New York Knicks have already set their sights toward the future with a fresh face at the helm, Tom Thibodeau wanted to play the hits one last time.
A native of New York City, the 72-year-old Pitino is no stranger to the Knicks. He was an assistant coach in New York from 1983-85 and led the Knicks from 1987-89. He left after t