Rose discusses Thibodeau's firing and Brown's hiring on podcast

Derrick Rose spoke on the 'Roommates Show' podcast about the decision to fire Tom Thibodeau and hire Mike Brown, a change that contributed to the Knicks winning a championship. Rose described the move as challenging, acknowledging Thibodeau's contributions to the team but emphasizing the need for a shift in philosophy. He praised Brown's fit for the organization, citing their long-standing relationship and Brown's coaching history. The discussion marks one of Rose's rare public comments regarding significant team decisions.

• 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — “It was tough,” Rose said on the show. “Thibs is a …