As the Knicks have ascended through the standings there has been a clear contrast in styles on the sideline, where head coach Tom Thibodeau maintains a combustible, sometimes frantic effort that even exceeds the passion he demands from his players. And just a few feet away, Theo Pinson leads a cheerleading bench squad through a series of celebrations.
But Pinson said that if it may look different, they are on the same page.
"Multiple times this year he's already emphasized that how much he loved the togetherness of the bench," Pinson said. "He says it brings energy to the guys on the floor.