Tom Thibodo finally reacts to Naxal firing that originally appeared on Ethalon Sports.
Former five-year-old New York Nix’s head coach Tom Thibodo has released a full-hit advertisement at the New York Times, which is a reaction to his firing, according to Steve Popper of NewsD.
Thibodo was allowed to leave New York after 51–31 runs in 2024–25 and the finals of the first Eastern conference of the franchise ran in a fourth century, an achievement that she accepts in her Times statement.
“For the world’s best city with the world’s best fans: thanks,” Thibodo writes.
Former New York Nix’s head coach Tom Thiboduvinenta-Imgon Image
“When I was hired in 2020, I said that this was my dream work, I am thankful that dream became a reality.” “Thanks to our players and coaching staff, who gave everything to him, and everyone who makes this franchise special.”
With a full page, Tom Thibodo thanked fans and players in NY Times today. pic.twitter.com/d4flngenze
– Steve Popper (@StevePopper) June 11, 2025
Thibodo, Native of New Britain, Connecticut, was first a NAM assistant coach under Jeff Van Ghani since 1996–2003. The 1999 NBA final run was included during that tenure.
The 67 -year -old Thibodo says, “And thanks for fans, for believing me and hugging me from day one.”
He was honored as the NBA coach of the year after his transformative first season with New York, 2020-21. In that Covid-19-Bebreviated year, Thibodo led the franchise a respectable 41–31 record and its first playoff presence in eight sessions.
All said that Thibodo recorded New York an impressive 226–174 regular season for the 226–174 regular season records during its five sessions on top of the franchise. Nux performed four playoffs at that time, won 24-23 and four playoff series.
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The story was originally reported by Ethalon Sports on 11 June 2025, where it first appeared.