Comments on: Van Gundy takes sides http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/04/23/van-gundy-takes-sides/ The unauthorized Knicks blog from Journal News beat writer Mike Dougherty Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:29:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.2.5 By: pico http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/04/23/van-gundy-takes-sides/#comment-8538 pico Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:06:00 +0000 http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/04/23/van-gundy-takes-sides/#comment-8538 Thibodeau will get his due, though; he's been a decently known assistant for a minute now. Maybe he'll consider college, come and coach the St. John's team (New York's other debacle)! Thibodeau will get his due, though; he’s been a decently known assistant for a minute now. Maybe he’ll consider college, come and coach the St. John’s team (New York’s other debacle)!

]]> By: Giaps http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/04/23/van-gundy-takes-sides/#comment-8534 Giaps Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:05:00 +0000 http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/04/23/van-gundy-takes-sides/#comment-8534 Why we need Tom Thibodeau: In 14 NBA seasons, Thibodeau has helped his team finish in the NBA's Top Ten in team defense 11 times. He has also coached in 80 NBA playoff games in his career, including New York's appearance in the 1999 NBA Finals. Why we need Tom Thibodeau:

In 14 NBA seasons, Thibodeau has helped his team finish in the NBA’s Top Ten in team defense 11 times. He has also coached in 80 NBA playoff games in his career, including New York’s appearance in the 1999 NBA Finals.

]]> By: Elite http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/04/23/van-gundy-takes-sides/#comment-8529 Elite Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:32:46 +0000 http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/04/23/van-gundy-takes-sides/#comment-8529 i have heard JVG praise Tom very highly in fact he is the one who originally brought my attention to him. I think it was on espn radio the day isiah got fired i have heard JVG praise Tom very highly in fact he is the one who originally brought my attention to him. I think it was on espn radio the day isiah got fired

]]> By: Not Hawthorne Wingo http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/04/23/van-gundy-takes-sides/#comment-8528 Not Hawthorne Wingo Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:18:59 +0000 http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/04/23/van-gundy-takes-sides/#comment-8528 Mike, thanks for the take on the international coaches, I'm not sure I agree but I truly appreciate the quick response. Lawrence, makes an interesting point re. the media. Any sense D. Walsh has been surprised by the scrutiny (ex. the JVG being added to the list flap, the persistence on defining IT's role when it's clear it was just meant to be a face saving firing...) You gotta wonder who would want to be subjected to this level of scrutiny (other than a presidential candidate). Having said that, the more I've thought about it, the more I like Thibodeau. D + Boards = rings! Not that we're anywhere's close to winning a title but you got to build the mind set. Mike, thanks for the take on the international coaches, I’m not sure I agree but I truly appreciate the quick response.

Lawrence, makes an interesting point re. the media. Any sense D. Walsh has been surprised by the scrutiny (ex. the JVG being added to the list flap, the persistence on defining IT’s role when it’s clear it was just meant to be a face saving firing…) You gotta wonder who would want to be subjected to this level of scrutiny (other than a presidential candidate).

Having said that, the more I’ve thought about it, the more I like Thibodeau. D + Boards = rings! Not that we’re anywhere’s close to winning a title but you got to build the mind set.

]]> By: Lawrence http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/04/23/van-gundy-takes-sides/#comment-8527 Lawrence Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:08:29 +0000 http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/04/23/van-gundy-takes-sides/#comment-8527 I dont think Tom Thibodeau is the right choice for NY. Van Gundy has been nothing but supportive of the guy, but he probably thinks the same thing. You need to be able to handle the NY Market and you crazy media people day in and day out. Obviously Mark is media savvy and has the right demeanor and personality for it. Not sure Thibodeau has the experience of dealing with the media. His chance will come. I dont think Tom Thibodeau is the right choice for NY. Van Gundy has been nothing but supportive of the guy, but he probably thinks the same thing. You need to be able to handle the NY Market and you crazy media people day in and day out. Obviously Mark is media savvy and has the right demeanor and personality for it. Not sure Thibodeau has the experience of dealing with the media. His chance will come.

]]> By: Sergio http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/04/23/van-gundy-takes-sides/#comment-8526 Sergio Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:01:54 +0000 http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/04/23/van-gundy-takes-sides/#comment-8526 You can't expect Jeff Van Gundy to praise Tom Thibodeau when Mark Jackson is right there with him on TV. “He is an expert in the areas of game preparation and player development. I feel that he’s one of the finest coaches in the NBA today and should be a top candidate to be a head coach.” - JVG on Thibodeau You can’t expect Jeff Van Gundy to praise Tom Thibodeau when Mark Jackson is right there with him on TV.

“He is an expert in the areas of game preparation and player development. I feel that he’s one of the finest coaches in the NBA today and should be a top candidate to be a head coach.” – JVG on Thibodeau

]]>