How Tom Thibodeau spent break ahead of Knicks’ stretch run

Tom Thibodeau has joked before about spending his down time at “Club Tarrytown,” and he claimed to vacation again at the Knicks practice facility over the All-Star break. 

“It was perfect. Club Tarrytown, 72 and sunny every day,” Thibodeau cracked after Wednesday’s practice. 

All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns, who also previously played for Thibodeau in Minnesota, called his coach’s vacation spot a “24-7, all-inclusive” locale.

He also reiterated that he believes that Thibodeau is enjoying himself more this season than he did earlier in his coaching career. 

Tom Thibodeau yells on the court during the second half of the Knicks’ home win over the Rockets on Feb. 3, 2025 AP

“Hell no,” Towns said when asked if Thibodeau was that way with the Timberwolves. “Time has treated us all differently. For Thibs, I feel like he’s at a point where he’s just having fun. He’s really having fun with this. 

“I know that from being a player and a friend of his. Just enjoying the process of being a coach. I think it’s a testament to growth for him, and time. And a testament to players in this locker room and the coaching staff he has around him that allow him to appreciate the little things even more and life more.” 

Tom Thibodeau talks to the media on Feb. 7, 2025 at Madison Square Garden Training Center in Greenburgh, NY. Robert Sabo for NY Post

Jalen Brunson, who has known Thibodeau since childhood, said of Club Tarrytown: “I hope he knows he can be in the lab from home, as well. This man has a very beautiful home office. Go stay there. And whatever I’ve told you guys, I’ve told him to his face.” 

Josh Hart (knee) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) will sit out Thursday’s game against the Bulls; OG Anunoby (foot) is listed as questionable. Patrick Williams (quad) is out for Chicago. 

Thibodeau said Miles McBride was “a full go” in practice after leaving last Wednesday’s game against the Hawks with a rib contusion.

He was not listed on the injury report.