KnicksGod wrote:I think Thibs is now going out of his way to be complimentary to Mitch. He must be happier with his effort, wary of hurting his development, etc. Maybe Thibs didn't like the chatter that his curious first-day comments caused about whether he likes Mitch.
I'm projecting maybe but I'd have to guess he likes Mitch a LOT and would be very opposed to trading him. Give that man an extension. Elite rim protection in a big like that -- very much doubt that Thibs wants to throw such a fish back in the water.
I believe he's just getting smarter to the ny press and he's framing his answers in a way as to not give them anything else to exaggerate