Taj Gibson shares Tom Thibodeau's reaction to Knicks' NBA Finals victory
New York Post • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Taj Gibson discussed Tom Thibodeau's feelings about the New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals against the Spurs. A year prior to the Finals' Game 1, Thibodeau was dismissed as head coach of the Knicks. Despite his departure, Thibodeau expressed happiness for his former team's success in finishing the job. The Knicks clinched the championship, marking a significant moment for the franchise.
- •Knicks defeated the Spurs to win the NBA Finals.
- •Tom Thibodeau was fired exactly one year before the Finals' Game 1.
- •Gibson provides insight into Thibodeau's response to the Knicks' victory.
- •Thibodeau expressed joy for the team's success after his departure.
- 4:25 PMNew York Post — Taj Gibson reveals Tom Thibodeau’s reaction to Knicks’ NBA Finals win: ‘That’s how it goes’ - New York Post
"Thibodeau was fired by the Knicks a year to the day of the team’s Game 1 win in the NBA Finals.
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