CHICAGO -- For the first time since being fired by the Chicago Bulls last summer, Tom Thibodeau received a big ovation Friday night as he made his return with Team USA.
Thibodeau, who led the Bulls to a 255-139 regular season record over five seasons, is an assistant coach on Mike Krzyzewski's staff. Krzyzewski, a Chicago native was pleased to see Thibodeau being so warmly received.
"He's the best as far as preparation and a team player and the fans appreciate it," Krzyzewski said after Team USA's 80-45 exhibition win over Venezuela on Friday night.