Tom Thibodeau of the Minnesota Timberwolves laughs on the sidelines during the first half against the LA Clippers at Staples Center on December 6, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Credit: Getty Images/Harry How
The Knicks are still in need of many things to contend again, but one key piece has shifted into place as they are finalizing a five-year agreement with Tom Thibodeau to serve as the next head coach for the franchise.
From the day that the Knicks placed Leon Rose in place as team president this has seemed a fait accompli, a coach with long ties to Rose and a record of success unlike any other candidate available.