From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Tom Thibodeau made an impact.
Tom Thibodeau, nicknamed "Thibs", is an American professional basketball coach currently leading the New York Knicks in the NBA. He previously served as an assistant coach for the United States men's national basketball team from 2013 to 2016, where he contributed to Team USA's gold medal victory at the 2016 Olympic Games.
Analyst says Tom Thibodeau is on the 'hot seat' as Knicks coach. Despite winning, his situation is complicated. Celtics hold a special place in his heart. Knicks face challenges.
In 1980, Tom Thibodeau helped Salem State to the league championship and the school's first NCAA Tournament bid.
During the 1980-81 season, Tom Thibodeau served as captain, helping Salem State to consecutive Division III national tournaments.
In 1981, upon graduating, Tom Thibodeau became an assistant coach at Salem State College.
In 1984, at age 25, Tom Thibodeau became head coach at Salem State after serving three years as an assistant.
In 1987, Tom Thibodeau befriended Bill Musselman, a former head coach in the NBA, ABA and NCAA who was coaching the Albany Patroons of the Continental Basketball Association.
In 1989, Tom Thibodeau entered the National Basketball Association (NBA) as an assistant coach with an expansion team, the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Prior to the 1991-92 season, Tom Thibodeau joined the Seattle SuperSonics as an advance scout.
After the 1993-94 season, Tom Thibodeau left the Spurs along with Lucas to become an assistant under Lucas with the Philadelphia 76ers.
After the 1995-96 season, Tom Thibodeau joined the New York Knicks as an assistant to head coach Jeff Van Gundy.
In 1999, Tom Thibodeau was an assistant coach with the New York Knicks, participating in the NBA Finals.
In 2000, Tom Thibodeau helped Van Gundy coach the Eastern Conference All-Stars in the 2000 All-Star Game.
In 2003, Tom Thibodeau joined the Houston Rockets as an assistant to head coach Van Gundy.
Starting in 2004, as a defensive coach, Tom Thibodeau helped the Houston Rockets rank among the Top 5 in the league in scoring defense and field goal percentage defense.
In 2005, while an assistant with the Houston Rockets, Tom Thibodeau began working with Yao Ming, traveling to China to hone Yao's skills.
In 2006, Avery Johnson set the record of fastest coach to 100 career victories in 131 games.
On August 30, 2007, Tom Thibodeau was named associate head coach of the Boston Celtics.
On November 4, 2007, Tom Thibodeau took over head coaching duties against the Toronto Raptors in place of Doc Rivers.
In 2007, as a defensive coach, Tom Thibodeau continued to help the Houston Rockets rank among the Top 5 in the league in scoring defense and field goal percentage defense.
In the 2007-08 season, Tom Thibodeau led the Celtics to the best rating in several defensive categories.
During the 2008 playoffs, Tom Thibodeau was rumored to be a candidate for the vacant head coaching job with the New York Knicks, as well as the Chicago Bulls, but he was not hired by either.
In 2008, Tom Thibodeau was a key factor in containing Kobe Bryant during the 2008 Finals, which the Celtics won, earning Thibodeau his first NBA Championship.
In 2008, Tom Thibodeau won the NBA Finals as an assistant coach with the Boston Celtics, serving as a defensive coach.
On June 2, 2010, Tom Thibodeau interviewed with officials from the Chicago Bulls for their vacant head coach position.
In 2010, Tom Thibodeau helped guide the Boston Celtics back to the NBA Finals, serving as a defensive coach.
On May 1, 2011, Tom Thibodeau was named the NBA Coach of the Year after tying the record for most wins by a rookie head coach with 62.
In 2011, Tom Thibodeau was named the NBA Coach of the Year after leading the Chicago Bulls to a 62-win season.
On February 14, 2012, Tom Thibodeau clinched the position of Eastern Conference All-Star Coach for the All-Star Game in Orlando.
On March 19, 2012, Tom Thibodeau became the fastest coach in NBA history to earn 100 career victories, achieving this in 130 games.
In the shortened 2020–21 season, his first as head coach of the Knicks, Thibodeau guided the Knicks to their first playoff appearance since the 2012–13 season.
On May 13, 2013, Tom Thibodeau was fined $35,000 for defending his players while commenting on the seemingly inadequate foul calls by the referees during the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Miami Heat.
On June 10, 2013, Tom Thibodeau was named an assistant coach for the 2013–16 United States men's national basketball team.
In 2013, Tom Thibodeau began serving as an assistant coach for the United States men's national basketball team.
In 2014, as a member of the USA Basketball Men's National Team coach staff, Tom Thibodeau assisted the US to a gold medal at the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain.
On May 28, 2015, the Bulls decided to let go of Tom Thibodeau.
On April 20, 2016, the Minnesota Timberwolves hired Tom Thibodeau as head coach and president of basketball operations.
In 2016, Tom Thibodeau helped Team USA win a gold medal at the Olympic Games as an assistant coach.
In 2016, Tom Thibodeau helped lead the U.S. to the 2016 Olympic championship as the Americans rolled to an 8–0 record and the gold medal in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
In January 2019, Tom Thibodeau was released from the Timberwolves after a period of regression following the end of the playoff drought.
On July 30, 2020, the New York Knicks announced that they hired Tom Thibodeau as their head coach.
In 2021, Tom Thibodeau won the NBA Coach of the Year award for the second time after leading the Knicks to their first playoff berth in eight seasons.
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