The Knicks rank third in defensive efficiency, which means a Tom Thibodeau-coached team is near the top of the NBA's defensive ratings.
That wasn't a surprise when Thibodeau was an assistant with the Celtics nor when he was coach of the Bulls, as Thibodeau built his reputation in the league as a defensive mastermind.
His stint with the Wolves is the blip on that radar, as the Wolves never finished higher than 24th in defensive efficiency in any season Thibodeau coached.
Knicks guard Derrick Rose, who was in Minnesota for part of Thibodeau's reign, was asked what he thought the difference was in Minnesota compared to other stops in Thibodeau's career.