Tom Thibodeau has approved Taj Gibson’s return to the Knicks, although their third stint together won’t begin until the 12-year NBA veteran cancels COVID-19 protocols, likely in the coming days.
The veteran striker, who was re-signed on Thursday after the Knicks turned down his $ 10 million option in November, also played for Thibodeau with the Bulls and Timberwolves.
“I think his career speaks for itself and obviously embodies all the things we believe in,” Thibodeau said before Friday’s 101-89 loss to Thunder at the Garden. “He’s been around quite a bit this summer, even though he wasn’t under contract.
“We are thrilled that he is back with us. It’s invaluable to have that kind of leadership, a great teammate, a first guy, a hard worker, always ready. Whatever you ask him to do. You can start it, you can take it off the bench. Or you can just make him wait for an opportunity and he handles them all great. “