Former New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is thanking fans for their support following his surprising firing last week.
Thibodeau, who was let go after the six-game loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals, bought a full-page ad in The New York Times, expressing his admiration for the city, franchise and fans for their support during his run as head coach, which started prior to the 2020-21 season.
"To the best city in the world with the best fans in the world: Thank you," Thibodeau wrote. "When I was hired in 2020, I said this was my dream job.