For the second time in his career, and a decade apart, Tom Thibodeau has been named the NBA's Coach of the Year.
The New York Knicks coach, who led the team he grew up watching to a 20-win improvement this season, edged out Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams by a total of 11 points, while Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder finished third. It was the second time Thibodeau won the award in his first year with a new team, after doing so with the Chicago Bulls in 2011.
"Any time you get an award like this, I'm obviously honored, but it's more a reflection of our group and our organization," Thibodeau said on "Inside The NBA" in accepting the award.