Though some fans will be distraught if the Knicks’ coaching search ends with the hiring of Tom Thibodeau, the truth is that Thibs got his start in New York, has a strong track record, and is considered one of the hardest workers in basketball.
Leon Rose has been quietly reshaping the front office since he took over the Knicks in March, but it’s no secret that his biggest primary decision is hiring a head coach. Rose seems to understand the weight of that responsibility, as the Knicks have interviewed an entire basketball roster’s worth of candidates, from Kenny Atkinson to Jason Kidd.