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Tom Thibodeau Breaks Down Knicks-Celtics Playoff Film in Visit to Boston Practice

Boston framed the session as a chance to learn from last spring’s defeat, with Jaylen Brown calling Thibodeau’s insights valuable.

TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: Head coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks speaks to the media at Knicks Training Facility on September 23, 2025 in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Tom Thibodeau was fired by the Knicks after the 2024-25 season.
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  • Thibodeau attended Monday’s practice at the Auerbach Center and led film study with Joe Mazzulla, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum on how New York exploited Boston in the 2025 playoffs.
  • Mazzulla praised the longtime coach’s presence and past ties to the franchise, saying having Thibodeau around makes him and the organization better.
  • The Knicks ousted the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals before New York fired Thibodeau following a six-game loss to the Pacers in the East finals.
  • Thibodeau previously served as a Boston assistant from 2007 to 2010, including the 2008 championship season, which informed his detailed defensive perspective.
  • Reporting indicates the Knicks explored whether there was any path to pursue Mazzulla during their coaching search before hiring Mike Brown, and Boston extended Mazzulla in August on a multiyear deal that some in coaching circles believe runs six years.