According to reports circulating around the web, Tom Thibodeau has accepted a three-year contract offer from the Bulls. The offer was made within 48 hours after he interviewed with the Bulls' executives on the eve of Game 1 of the Finals. Although there is no official announcement yet from the Bulls, NBA prohibits announcement of any deals during the Finals to avoid any distractions, an announcement is expected to be made as soon as the Finals ends.
Thibodeau turned down an offer from the Hornets because he wanted to interview for the Bulls. That's determination from a guy who risked his first real opportunity to coach and NBA team just for the chance to be considered a prime candidate for the Bulls job. It's not as if he was being arrogant, he just wanted to go after what he felt was best for him. He got what he had hoped for and now we ask...
Why Tom Thibodeau?
Well, Tom is a well-known defensive coach. He has been widely endorsed by current and previous coaches and considered to be the most ready among the assistant coaches in the league. He relates well with players and is well-respected by them. Thibodeau has served as an assistant with seven teams over 18 NBA seasons, finishing in the top-10 defensively 15 times. The Bulls expressed their priority on defense and Tom is the best out there when it comes to defense. Although some say he is just a defense-oriented coach, Bulls' execs believed otherwise. A reporter from the Chicago Tribune reported that they were as impressed with his offensive schemes which centered on drive-and-kick(much like that of Skiles' system)and pick-and-roll.
The challenge now for Tom is to make this roster commit on the defensive end. Transform Rose into a better defensive player. He has to change the make up of this team. He is inheriting a very good young team which just needs a good leader/teacher who held each player accountable no matter who they are. He must maximize the Rose-Noah duo and create a system that exploits their abilities. Expectations are very high in Chicago because of the rich history of the franchise, that alone is a tough one to carry on as he becomes the next Bulls coach.
Did the Bulls hire a great coach? It still remains to be seen. But they hired one of the great minds in the NBA, a well known defensive coach.It is a great start for a franchise itching to return to prominence in the NBA.
Thibodeau turned down an offer from the Hornets because he wanted to interview for the Bulls. That's determination from a guy who risked his first real opportunity to coach and NBA team just for the chance to be considered a prime candidate for the Bulls job. It's not as if he was being arrogant, he just wanted to go after what he felt was best for him. He got what he had hoped for and now we ask...
Why Tom Thibodeau?
Well, Tom is a well-known defensive coach. He has been widely endorsed by current and previous coaches and considered to be the most ready among the assistant coaches in the league. He relates well with players and is well-respected by them. Thibodeau has served as an assistant with seven teams over 18 NBA seasons, finishing in the top-10 defensively 15 times. The Bulls expressed their priority on defense and Tom is the best out there when it comes to defense. Although some say he is just a defense-oriented coach, Bulls' execs believed otherwise. A reporter from the Chicago Tribune reported that they were as impressed with his offensive schemes which centered on drive-and-kick(much like that of Skiles' system)and pick-and-roll.
The challenge now for Tom is to make this roster commit on the defensive end. Transform Rose into a better defensive player. He has to change the make up of this team. He is inheriting a very good young team which just needs a good leader/teacher who held each player accountable no matter who they are. He must maximize the Rose-Noah duo and create a system that exploits their abilities. Expectations are very high in Chicago because of the rich history of the franchise, that alone is a tough one to carry on as he becomes the next Bulls coach.
Did the Bulls hire a great coach? It still remains to be seen. But they hired one of the great minds in the NBA, a well known defensive coach.It is a great start for a franchise itching to return to prominence in the NBA.
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