Is Tom Thibodeau the right head coach?
It is natural that the head coach gets some blame when a team declines as much and as fast as the New York Knicks have. Tom Thibodeau was considered a savior of sorts last season but that tune has changed.
The Knicks have already committed to Thibodeau coming back next season but this does not necessarily mean he is the right man for the job. Can New York put together a team that fits his coaching style?
Last season, the Knicks won with defense. They saw some talent on that end of the floor left in the offseason beginning with Reggie Bullock.
Adding names like Evan Fournier and Kemba Walker did not help the defensive prowess of the team. Also, when Thibodeau was hired, there were some critiques of the way he handles a rotation.
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Thibodeau has the reputation of playing his main guys big minutes, which could lead to burning them out. We have seen this with RJ Barrett and Julius Randle as both players are around 35 minutes a night over the last two years.
This means the Knicks will have to fill the roster with depth and durable players that can excel on both ends. This is not easy to do in today’s NBA.
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When Thibodeau was hired, it seemed as though it was going to be a move that turned the New York Knicks around. After one productive season, that does not seem to be the case. As he enters year three, Thibodeau needs to show that he can win some games in New York.
