MEMPHIS – From Tom Thibodeau’s vantage point, the vital signs for success are clear. “He’s well prepared for this opportunity,” the Minnesota Timberwolves coach said. “We have some mutual friends, and they’ve told me a lot about him. And I can see it from the way his team plays. He’s earned his opportunity. He’s paid his dues. They’ve won big, and he deserves this.” Thibodeau has established a reputation as one of the most intense, meticulous and prepared coaches in the league. In short, he’s a stickler for details.
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