Jalen Brunson’s response to Tom Thibodeau question resurfaces after coach’s firing

Clearly, the question was justified. The Knicks fired Thibodeau less than a week later, in spite of Brunson’s public endorsement.

Brunson is the Knicks’ franchise player, so his reaction to the team’s decision will be interesting. At least publicly, he was fully behind Thibodeau, and found the idea of the coach getting fired to be ridiculous. It stands to reason that the organization was likely pondering Thibodeau’s future even as Brunson publicly dismissed the question.

The reaction to Thibodeau’s firing has been swift, with many fans mocking the Knicks over the decision. Many are thinking along the same lines as Brunson was. The team has been successful under Thibodeau. Why change something that has worked? Ultimately, the Knicks decided to take the risk, possibly blindsiding Brunson in the process.