Thomas Joseph Thibodeau Jr, widely known as Tom Thibodeau, is the head coach of the New York Knicks. He is known for his defensive prowess, game planning and team building. Thibodeau is a two-time Coach of the Year, and was also the head coach of the All-Star game in 2012.
Born in New Britain, Connecticut, Thibodeau played college basketball for Salem State, where he won multiple Division III titles. His first experience as coach was at Harvard University, where he was the assistant coach for four seasons. Thibodeau’s first head coach job in the NBA was with the Chicago Bulls, where he led the team to a 50-win season for the first time since the Jordan era.
Last season, Thibodeau led the Knicks to the conference semifinals, where they were defeated by Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat.
Thibodeau’s career coaching record stands at 477 - 357 as of September 2023.
How tall is Tom Thibodeau?
Thomas Joseph Thibodeau Jr. is 6 feet 2 inches or 1.88 meters tall. He started his coaching journey in the NBA as an assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1989. In 2008, Thibodeau won the NBA championship as an assistant coach with the Boston Celtics.
Thomas Thibodeau Age
Thomas Thibodeau is 65 years old. He was born on January 17, 1958 to Thomas J. Thibodeau Sr., and Ann M. Thibodeau. He has four siblings. According to online sources, Thibodeau has never been married.
FAQs
A. Thibodeau was born in New Britain, Connecticut.
A. His full name is Thomas Joseph Thibodeau Jr.
A. Born on January 17, 1958, Thibodeau is 65 years old.
A. Thibodeau has a listed height of 6 ft 2 inches.
A. Thibodeau is single and has never been married till date.
