RJ Barrett of the New York Knicks dunks against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2021. Credit: Getty Images/Elsa
When the Knicks had finished off the first half of the season Thursday night, Tom Thibodeau sent them on their way, a much-deserved break for a team that already surpassed expectations for most outside of the locker room.
But if the 19-18 record satisfied the fan base, it wasn’t surprising that it wasn’t enough for Thibodeau. Asked about his plans for the break, Thibodeau smiled and said, "You know me, Turks and Caicos." He laughed a little more and no one believed him.