Tom Thibodeau fired pt 2

NoDopeOnSundays · Post #101 » by **NoDopeOnSundays** » Thu Jun 5, 2025 5:13 pm

Context wrote:

Read on Twitter

No other coach in the league has played someone 46:30 minutes without a break....against the Hornets in a blowout.

Most fan bases complain, but we were justified in ours.

BKlutch · Post #102 » by **BKlutch** » Thu Jun 5, 2025 5:13 pm

GONYK wrote:What fanbase likes their coach?

Spurs fans complained about Pop
Miami fans definitely whine non-stop about Spo

Sacrilege.

Polk377 · Post #103 » by **Polk377** » Thu Jun 5, 2025 5:13 pm

BKlutch wrote:
Polk377 wrote:
BKlutch wrote:Sounds almost like you're describing a former Knicks coach whose name escapes me. Thibs?

We dont need to stray too far from Thibs and reinvent the wheel. We just need a different voice with maybe a different offensive philosophy.

And more flexible defensive philosophy, better rotations, player management, development of the kids, more three point shots from our guys and less from the other guys....

Sure all of those too

Context · Post #104 » by **Context** » Thu Jun 5, 2025 5:16 pm

NoDopeOnSundays wrote:
Context wrote:

Read on Twitter

No other coach in the league has played someone 46:30 minutes without a break....against the Hornets in a blowout.

Most fan bases complain, but we were justified in ours.

we dont need the iso ball focus...thats my issue...

sol537 · Post #105 » by **sol537** » Thu Jun 5, 2025 5:16 pm

I don't think Kidd has the high character we should be looking for in a coach/leader.

Give me Bryant or Hurley. I'm hopeful Leon will see the light.

Only way we get Kidd is if Giannis is coming too. Otherwise, there are better options.

Jeffrey · Post #106 » by **Jeffrey** » Thu Jun 5, 2025 5:19 pm

If we're doing preferences of coach even if they have a job or not:

1. Kenny Atkinson - yes I would give up a FRP (heavily protected) for him
2. Ime Udoka - the man has done wonders with the Celtics and they love him. He has raised the floor for Houston and pushed them into a faster timeline.
3. Johnny Bryant - possibly infused a younger coach that is willing to think outside of the box. His downfall will be his head coaching experience that has aspirations to win a title within the next 3 years
4. Mike Malone - because he has that championship pedigree, because he understands this rabid fanbase

Gravy · Post #107 » by **Gravy** » Thu Jun 5, 2025 5:20 pm

GONYK wrote:
Gravy wrote:
spree8 wrote:

Well well well, look who decided to show up

I posted in the last thread too but it was crazy, and there's new rules to figure how to post nicely in this topic

I thought they had more of a plan, are we getting a new coach at least by today???

All accounts say this search will go on for a while and the Knicks are casting a wide net.

The first coaching search under Leon took weeks.

It should not take too long to pick anybody since Thibs was so terrible...

G_K_F · Post #108 » by **G_K_F** » Thu Jun 5, 2025 5:21 pm

Leon took weeks in his first search and still his picked his longtime friend as head coach.

Hopefully he picks the right person and not just his friend this time.

Fury · Post #109 » by **Fury** » Thu Jun 5, 2025 5:23 pm

G_K_F wrote:Leon took weeks in his first search and still his picked his longtime friend as head coach.

Hopefully he picks the right person and not just his friend this time.

Considering where the Knicks were at when he made that hire and where they’re at now, was it really a bad decision?

Context · Post #110 » by **Context** » Thu Jun 5, 2025 5:23 pm

sol537 wrote:I don't think Kidd has the high character we should be looking for in a coach/leader.

Give me Bryant or Hurley. I'm hopeful Leon will see the light.

Only way we get Kidd is if Giannis is coming too. Otherwise, there are better options.

I dont see how they can pull this Giannis deal off and keep Kat...
but yeah I hope they see the light on Bryant. He's been in the NBA long enough.
All of these head coaches has benefited off of his contributions too.
We dont need Kidd.

rajajackal · Post #111 » by **rajajackal** » Thu Jun 5, 2025 5:24 pm

G_K_F wrote:Leon took weeks in his first search and still his picked his longtime friend as head coach.

Hopefully he picks the right person and not just his friend this time.

last time we interviewed ime udoka, jamahl mosley, and johnnie bryant. yes we went with the safe pick, but i'm confident our organization knows where to look

Post #112 » by **GONYK** » Thu Jun 5, 2025 5:28 pm

rajajackal wrote:
G_K_F wrote:Leon took weeks in his first search and still his picked his longtime friend as head coach.

Hopefully he picks the right person and not just his friend this time.

last time we interviewed ime udoka, jamahl mosley, and johnnie bryant. yes we went with the safe pick, but i'm confident our organization knows where to look

He also interviewed Kidd, Atkinson, Borrego and Hardy the first time.

sol537 · Post #113 » by **sol537** » Thu Jun 5, 2025 5:34 pm

Context wrote:
sol537 wrote:I don't think Kidd has the high character we should be looking for in a coach/leader.

Give me Bryant or Hurley. I'm hopeful Leon will see the light.

Only way we get Kidd is if Giannis is coming too. Otherwise, there are better options.

I dont see how they can pull this Giannis deal off and keep Kat...
but yeah I hope they see the light on Bryant. He's been in the NBA long enough.
All of these head coaches has benefited off of his contributions too.
We dont need Kidd.

When they (hopefully) talk with Bryant and Hurley, they'll realize that both of these guys have brilliant basketball minds and impressive bodies of work. They are also both young enough to lead this team for 5+ years. Some young coaches have been killing it in the NBA these days (Ime, Mazula, Daigneault, etc.).

Gravy · Post #114 » by **Gravy** » Thu Jun 5, 2025 5:34 pm

Jeffrey wrote:
Gravy wrote:Firing Thibs for Jason Kidd is not where I expected this to go.

Just run it back with JVG

I love JVG, I would've said yes 5 years ago. But why now? If people were not happy with Thibs, why would they be happy with JVG now? Do you think he has changed regarding spacing? JVG loves his big man in the post. Would he be okayw ith KAT jacking up 8 3s a game because thats what I want KAT to do.

I like him because we know he's a great coach and can handle New York.

Who do you want that will get more out of KAT?

HabenKG · Post #115 » by **HabenKG** » Thu Jun 5, 2025 5:36 pm

I don't want the Greek freak. Not trying to lose OG and Mitch

Guano · Post #116 » by **Guano** » Thu Jun 5, 2025 5:42 pm

NoDopeOnSundays wrote:
Context wrote:

Read on Twitter

No other coach in the league has played someone 46:30 minutes without a break....against the Hornets in a blowout.

Most fan bases complain, but we were justified in ours.

We are righteous in our indignation!!!

Post #117 » by **Capn'O** » Thu Jun 5, 2025 5:48 pm

sol537 wrote:
Context wrote:
sol537 wrote:I don't think Kidd has the high character we should be looking for in a coach/leader.

Give me Bryant or Hurley. I'm hopeful Leon will see the light.

Only way we get Kidd is if Giannis is coming too. Otherwise, there are better options.

I dont see how they can pull this Giannis deal off and keep Kat...
but yeah I hope they see the light on Bryant. He's been in the NBA long enough.
All of these head coaches has benefited off of his contributions too.
We dont need Kidd.

When they (hopefully) talk with Bryant and Hurley, they'll realize that both of these guys have brilliant basketball minds and impressive bodies of work. They are also both young enough to lead this team for 5+ years. Some young coaches have been killing it in the NBA these days (Ime, Mazula, Daigneault, etc.).

This would be my preferred direction.

Guano · Post #118 » by **Guano** » Thu Jun 5, 2025 5:48 pm

I kinda dont care who we pick to coach. Only cause, if I'm beign honest, idk the difference between any of these coaches. So having an opinion, while fun, would be pretty ridiculous.

THAT SAID, id prefer not to have Kidd for his past transgressions, least of all, he quit on us, which of itself is unforgivable.

Also, giving up picks for a coach is a no.

Post #119 » by **Capn'O** » Thu Jun 5, 2025 5:48 pm

HabenKG wrote:I don't want the Greek freak. Not trying to lose OG and Mitch

That package also doesn't get you Giannis.

Context · Post #120 » by **Context** » Thu Jun 5, 2025 5:50 pm

Capn'O wrote:
sol537 wrote:
Context wrote:I dont see how they can pull this Giannis deal off and keep Kat...
but yeah I hope they see the light on Bryant. He's been in the NBA long enough.
All of these head coaches has benefited off of his contributions too.
We dont need Kidd.

When they (hopefully) talk with Bryant and Hurley, they'll realize that both of these guys have brilliant basketball minds and impressive bodies of work. They are also both young enough to lead this team for 5+ years. Some young coaches have been killing it in the NBA these days (Ime, Mazula, Daigneault, etc.).

This would be my preferred direction.

Dont want to deal with these coaches of the past...It's time for the Knicks to become the future...