Tom Thibodeau, Knicks and Mikal Bridges

Knicks friction? Mikal Bridges, Tom Thibodeau disagree on whether they discussed minutes
Thibodeau has faced criticism for playing his starters too much. Bridges' comments on the matter caused a stir.
NBA champion criticizes Tom Thibodeau for minutes distribution
One of the biggest critiques that has followed New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau throughout his coaching career is his minutes distribution. He is commonly called out for playing his starters heavy minutes and rarely utilizing his bench.
Why Mikal Bridges asked Tom Thibodeau to play Knicks’ starters fewer minutes
Thibodeau’s minutes distribution has long been a hot button issue as he’s been accused of overworking players to the detriment of their health.
Mikal Bridges on Tom Thibodeau playing starters' a lot: 'Sometimes I think he just gets in his ways'
Mikal Bridges asked Tom Thibodeau to back off a bit on the starters’ minutes because the bench deserves more. “Sometimes it’s not fun on the body,” Bridges said. “You’
Knicks' Mikal Bridges pleads with Tom Thibodeau for fewer minutes
Mikal Bridges asked Tom Thibodeau to reduce his minute load as the Knicks try to stay healthy for the playoffs.
Knicks' Mikal Bridges Tells Coach Tom Thibodeau to 'Back Off' Minutes Restriction
New York Knicks star forward Mikal Bridges made an odd request to his head coach, Tom Thibodeau. Bridges told Thibodeau to 'back off' a bit in the starters' minutes because the bench deserves more. Stefan Bondy of the New York Post shared in his column on Wednesday.
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Tom Thibodeau Happy to Face Knicks Predecessor
Great person. Extremely knowledgeable. Just a great human being. I'm real happy for him" –– Tom Thibodeau on Clippers assistant Jeff Van Gundy who he's worked for multiple times including on ...
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Tom Thibodeau is doing the Tom Thibodeau thing to the Knicks again
But, bigger than that, it looks like New York might have a Tom Thibodeau problem. Again. Karl-Anthony Towns landed awkwardly after a layup attempt in the 4th quarter with Boston up by 12.