The New York Knicks and new president Leon Rose have finally come to a decision on their new head coach after a thorough and diligent process that lasted weeks. They interviewed about a dozen candidates multiple times for the job, but in the end the Knicks went with the guy who had been considered the favorite since the day Rose was hired:
The New York Knicks and Tom Thibodeau are finalizing a five-year deal to make him the franchise’s next coach, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 25, 2020
Despite Tom Thibodeau, 62, being the most likely candidate due to his strong relationships with Rose and Knicks new executive Vice President William “World Wide Wes” Wesley, rumors started swirling in recent days about the Knicks and Thibodeau running into problems over contract discussions and Jason Kidd becoming the new favorite for the job.