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a day ago
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"Look How Steph Curry Plays": Jeff Teague Blames Tom Thibodeau For Jalen Brunson, Knicks' Loss
"Look How Steph Curry Plays": Jeff Teague Blames Tom Thibodeau For Jalen Brunson, Knicks' Loss originally appeared on Fadeaway World. The New York Knicks' exit after a loss in Game 6 of the ECF has ushered in a lot of potential changes for the team. While the criticism has been distributed all around, former NBA player Jeff Teague very directly blamed Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau and his approach to the matchup. While speaking on the matter on the "Club 520 Podcast", Teague said: Advertisement "I think Jalen Brunson is a better individual player than Tyrese Haliburton. But, for a team aspect, the way Tyrese plays, I think it would fit the Knicks well. They've got really good players on the Knicks team." Teague's comparative analysis continued as he added, "But also, I don't know, the way Thibs coach, if they switch coaches, I think they win... I love Thibs. But the way he coach offense is old. His style is old." The former NBA player proceeded to systematically break down the plays from Thibodeau's book, noting that it always ends up becoming a pick-and-roll with Jalen Brunson in the end. "If you ain't learned anything about the league, go look at how Steph Curry plays, how other people play when you've got a scoring guard like him," said Teague. "They play off the ball, they set pindowns and backscreens and get other people a lot of layups... They ain't used that recipe at all this series." Advertisement What Teague pointed out was a very fundamental difference in the Knicks' system and the Warriors' system. The Knicks, under Thibodeau, remain an old-school, half-court offense, with Brunson drawing upon the task of creating plays from the top of the key. Meanwhile, the Warriors, under Steve Kerr, have a dynamic, motion offense. A pathbreaking system in every sense that has resulted in the development of some of the best perimeter shooting opportunities the league has ever seen. With a player like Stephen Curry becoming the beneficiary of it, Kerr ensured that his star would do whatever was required to ensure the best look at the rim. Curry's effort off the ball guaranteed a lot of success for his team. While this didn't diminish his ability while dribbling the ball, it has been widely acknowledged that the Warriors guard was at his most lethal when he was moving without it. Implementing this may be a bit of a challenge for a player like Brunson, who is so ball-dominant. His usage rate of 28.9% in the regular season saw a massive uptick in the playoffs, jumping to 31.5%. While it was an effective strategy for the guard, it is a clear indication of how static New York's offense becomes, even when Brunson notched an average of 7.0 assists in the playoffs. Advertisement The offseason will usher in a lot of adjustments for the Knicks, who are expected to see some personnel changes, potentially trading for a superstar as well. Meanwhile, Thibodeau may also sense some discomfort as he could see his position up for grabs amidst looming uncertainty. Related: 'Knicks Wouldn't Reach ECF Without KAT': Ex-NBA Player Defends Karl-Anthony Towns Amid Criticism This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jeff Teague describes Tom Thibodeau coaching style with hilarious impression after stunning Knicks ouster
Former NBA guard Jeff Teague explained Tom Thibodeau's coaching style and addressed misconceptions that he's difficult to play for after the Knicks fired their head coach Tuesday. During the latest installment of his 'Club 520' podcast, Teague mimicked Thibodeau while he discussed playing under him in Minnesota from 2017-19, when Thibodeau was the Timberwolves' head coach and team president. Advertisement 'Thibs has got a way of like letting you be you,' Teague said. 'Everbody thinks Thibs is this hard coach to play for, that he's like, 'Ahh, you got to do it this way.' 'He really don't say s–t …. He don't be like, 'Teague go here' or 'Do this.' 'He don't really be coaching you, he just kind of be like, 'Damn!' Dammit man! Damn!' That's all he say … You can shoot any time. You can run anything.' Advertisement 3 Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau on the sidelines during the Eastern Conference finals series against the rival Pacers in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Getty Images Teague's cohosts DJ Wells (Darren Wells), and Bishop B. Henn laughed over his impression of Thibodeau. The Timberwolves fired Thibodeau in January 2019 after he led Minnesota to the franchise's first playoff appearance in 14 years during the 2017-18 season. Advertisement 3 Jeff Teague reacted to the Knicks firing their head coach Tom Thibodeau after he led the team to its first Eastern Conference finals in 25 years, where they were ousted by in six games by the rival Indiana Pacers. YouTube/Club 520 He posted a 97-107 record with the franchise. Teague — a first-round pick in the 2009 NBA Draft who retired after winning a championship with the Bucks in 2021 — explained that Thibodeau, who's known for his defensive prowess, is stuck in his ways. Advertisement Follow The Post's coverage of the Knicks' stunning firing of head coach Tom Thibodeau 'Thibs that's my dawg, I love him to death, but he doesn't let anybody do anything [on the coaching staff] … those [other] coaches can leave,' Teague said. '… He definitely needs to let somebody run the offense. There are some young creative minds on that bench. I know a people who can see the game in a different way. He should just use them sometimes. But he calls every play … I don't think he should've been fired but he definitely needs offense.' 3 Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau coaching his team in the huddle during Game 3 of their Eastern Conference finals series against the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 25, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post The Knicks fired their head coach three days after they were ousted from the Eastern Conference finals in six games by the rival Indiana Pacers. It was the Knicks' first conference finals appearance in 25 years. Thibodeau — who signed a three-year extension with the Knicks last summer — led the Knicks to back-to-back 50-win seasons for the first time since 1995. He has a 48-55 playoff record as a head coach.
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
City's Socceroos stars enjoying breakfast table banter
Emerging Socceroos midfielder Ryan Teague is trying to put Melbourne Victory's grand-final loss behind him, but it's hard when you have a trio of Melbourne City players in your face at the breakfast table. Marco Tilio, Aziz Behich and Kai Trewin had little time to celebrate Melbourne City's 1-0 grand-final triumph over the Victory, with the trio jumping on a flight to Perth on Sunday morning ahead of Thursday night's World Cup qualifier against Japan at Optus Stadium. Victory's Teague, Kasey Bos and Daniel Arzani are also in the Socceroos squad, ensuring there has been plenty of friendly teasing over the past couple of days. "There's a bit of banter. I sit on the same table as all three of them (City players), so you can imagine there's a little bit," Teague said with a smile. "(They've been saying) all the things you can imagine about beating us, beating Victory. "It was disappointing to lose the grand final. That's three grand finals lost in two years I've been at Melbourne Victory (including the Australia Cup grand final). "But I'm here now, I've got to put it past me. "I've got plenty of time later on to look back and reflect. But my sole focus now is the game against Japan." Japan (20 points) have already qualified for the World Cup, leaving Australia (13 points) and Saudi Arabia (10 points) to battle it out for the second automatic qualification berth. The Socceroos' goal difference of plus seven is far superior than that of Saudi Arabia's minus two. Saudi Arabia face lowly Bahrain away this week before hosting Australia in Jeddah next Tuesday. If the Socceroos are able to beat Japan, it would almost certainly be enough for Australia to hold onto second spot - barring a calamitous loss to Bahrain in the vicinity of five goals next week. Socceroos veteran Milos Degenek would love to appear at a third World Cup. And given the 2026 event is being held across the US, Canada and Mexico, Degenek is expecting big things. "It's going to be a really special World Cup in the States," he said. "Obviously, they're going to go all out guns blazing and show the world they've got everything - probably flying taxis and everything will be around at that time." Teague made his international debut earlier this year in the Socceroos' crucial 2-0 win in China. The 23-year-old actually had the chance to play for either China or Malaysia, but said it was a no brainer to choose the Socceroos. "My grandfather was born in China, and my mum's half Chinese," he said. "I'm super proud of my culture and my heritage. But as a kid, my goal and ambition has always been to play for the Socceroos." Emerging Socceroos midfielder Ryan Teague is trying to put Melbourne Victory's grand-final loss behind him, but it's hard when you have a trio of Melbourne City players in your face at the breakfast table. Marco Tilio, Aziz Behich and Kai Trewin had little time to celebrate Melbourne City's 1-0 grand-final triumph over the Victory, with the trio jumping on a flight to Perth on Sunday morning ahead of Thursday night's World Cup qualifier against Japan at Optus Stadium. Victory's Teague, Kasey Bos and Daniel Arzani are also in the Socceroos squad, ensuring there has been plenty of friendly teasing over the past couple of days. "There's a bit of banter. I sit on the same table as all three of them (City players), so you can imagine there's a little bit," Teague said with a smile. "(They've been saying) all the things you can imagine about beating us, beating Victory. "It was disappointing to lose the grand final. That's three grand finals lost in two years I've been at Melbourne Victory (including the Australia Cup grand final). "But I'm here now, I've got to put it past me. "I've got plenty of time later on to look back and reflect. But my sole focus now is the game against Japan." Japan (20 points) have already qualified for the World Cup, leaving Australia (13 points) and Saudi Arabia (10 points) to battle it out for the second automatic qualification berth. The Socceroos' goal difference of plus seven is far superior than that of Saudi Arabia's minus two. Saudi Arabia face lowly Bahrain away this week before hosting Australia in Jeddah next Tuesday. If the Socceroos are able to beat Japan, it would almost certainly be enough for Australia to hold onto second spot - barring a calamitous loss to Bahrain in the vicinity of five goals next week. Socceroos veteran Milos Degenek would love to appear at a third World Cup. And given the 2026 event is being held across the US, Canada and Mexico, Degenek is expecting big things. "It's going to be a really special World Cup in the States," he said. "Obviously, they're going to go all out guns blazing and show the world they've got everything - probably flying taxis and everything will be around at that time." Teague made his international debut earlier this year in the Socceroos' crucial 2-0 win in China. The 23-year-old actually had the chance to play for either China or Malaysia, but said it was a no brainer to choose the Socceroos. "My grandfather was born in China, and my mum's half Chinese," he said. "I'm super proud of my culture and my heritage. But as a kid, my goal and ambition has always been to play for the Socceroos." Emerging Socceroos midfielder Ryan Teague is trying to put Melbourne Victory's grand-final loss behind him, but it's hard when you have a trio of Melbourne City players in your face at the breakfast table. Marco Tilio, Aziz Behich and Kai Trewin had little time to celebrate Melbourne City's 1-0 grand-final triumph over the Victory, with the trio jumping on a flight to Perth on Sunday morning ahead of Thursday night's World Cup qualifier against Japan at Optus Stadium. Victory's Teague, Kasey Bos and Daniel Arzani are also in the Socceroos squad, ensuring there has been plenty of friendly teasing over the past couple of days. "There's a bit of banter. I sit on the same table as all three of them (City players), so you can imagine there's a little bit," Teague said with a smile. "(They've been saying) all the things you can imagine about beating us, beating Victory. "It was disappointing to lose the grand final. That's three grand finals lost in two years I've been at Melbourne Victory (including the Australia Cup grand final). "But I'm here now, I've got to put it past me. "I've got plenty of time later on to look back and reflect. But my sole focus now is the game against Japan." Japan (20 points) have already qualified for the World Cup, leaving Australia (13 points) and Saudi Arabia (10 points) to battle it out for the second automatic qualification berth. The Socceroos' goal difference of plus seven is far superior than that of Saudi Arabia's minus two. Saudi Arabia face lowly Bahrain away this week before hosting Australia in Jeddah next Tuesday. If the Socceroos are able to beat Japan, it would almost certainly be enough for Australia to hold onto second spot - barring a calamitous loss to Bahrain in the vicinity of five goals next week. Socceroos veteran Milos Degenek would love to appear at a third World Cup. And given the 2026 event is being held across the US, Canada and Mexico, Degenek is expecting big things. "It's going to be a really special World Cup in the States," he said. "Obviously, they're going to go all out guns blazing and show the world they've got everything - probably flying taxis and everything will be around at that time." Teague made his international debut earlier this year in the Socceroos' crucial 2-0 win in China. The 23-year-old actually had the chance to play for either China or Malaysia, but said it was a no brainer to choose the Socceroos. "My grandfather was born in China, and my mum's half Chinese," he said. "I'm super proud of my culture and my heritage. But as a kid, my goal and ambition has always been to play for the Socceroos."
West Australian
3 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
City's Socceroos stars enjoying breakfast table banter
Emerging Socceroos midfielder Ryan Teague is trying to put Melbourne Victory's grand-final loss behind him, but it's hard when you have a trio of Melbourne City players in your face at the breakfast table. Marco Tilio, Aziz Behich and Kai Trewin had little time to celebrate Melbourne City's 1-0 grand-final triumph over the Victory, with the trio jumping on a flight to Perth on Sunday morning ahead of Thursday night's World Cup qualifier against Japan at Optus Stadium. Victory's Teague, Kasey Bos and Daniel Arzani are also in the Socceroos squad, ensuring there has been plenty of friendly teasing over the past couple of days. "There's a bit of banter. I sit on the same table as all three of them (City players), so you can imagine there's a little bit," Teague said with a smile. "(They've been saying) all the things you can imagine about beating us, beating Victory. "It was disappointing to lose the grand final. That's three grand finals lost in two years I've been at Melbourne Victory (including the Australia Cup grand final). "But I'm here now, I've got to put it past me. "I've got plenty of time later on to look back and reflect. But my sole focus now is the game against Japan." Japan (20 points) have already qualified for the World Cup, leaving Australia (13 points) and Saudi Arabia (10 points) to battle it out for the second automatic qualification berth. The Socceroos' goal difference of plus seven is far superior than that of Saudi Arabia's minus two. Saudi Arabia face lowly Bahrain away this week before hosting Australia in Jeddah next Tuesday. If the Socceroos are able to beat Japan, it would almost certainly be enough for Australia to hold onto second spot - barring a calamitous loss to Bahrain in the vicinity of five goals next week. Socceroos veteran Milos Degenek would love to appear at a third World Cup. And given the 2026 event is being held across the US, Canada and Mexico, Degenek is expecting big things. "It's going to be a really special World Cup in the States," he said. "Obviously, they're going to go all out guns blazing and show the world they've got everything - probably flying taxis and everything will be around at that time." Teague made his international debut earlier this year in the Socceroos' crucial 2-0 win in China. The 23-year-old actually had the chance to play for either China or Malaysia, but said it was a no brainer to choose the Socceroos. "My grandfather was born in China, and my mum's half Chinese," he said. "I'm super proud of my culture and my heritage. But as a kid, my goal and ambition has always been to play for the Socceroos."
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
City's Socceroos stars enjoying breakfast table banter
Emerging Socceroos midfielder Ryan Teague is trying to put Melbourne Victory's grand-final loss behind him, but it's hard when you have a trio of Melbourne City players in your face at the breakfast table. Marco Tilio, Aziz Behich and Kai Trewin had little time to celebrate Melbourne City's 1-0 grand-final triumph over the Victory, with the trio jumping on a flight to Perth on Sunday morning ahead of Thursday night's World Cup qualifier against Japan at Optus Stadium. Victory's Teague, Kasey Bos and Daniel Arzani are also in the Socceroos squad, ensuring there has been plenty of friendly teasing over the past couple of days. "There's a bit of banter. I sit on the same table as all three of them (City players), so you can imagine there's a little bit," Teague said with a smile. "(They've been saying) all the things you can imagine about beating us, beating Victory. "It was disappointing to lose the grand final. That's three grand finals lost in two years I've been at Melbourne Victory (including the Australia Cup grand final). "But I'm here now, I've got to put it past me. "I've got plenty of time later on to look back and reflect. But my sole focus now is the game against Japan." Japan (20 points) have already qualified for the World Cup, leaving Australia (13 points) and Saudi Arabia (10 points) to battle it out for the second automatic qualification berth. The Socceroos' goal difference of plus seven is far superior than that of Saudi Arabia's minus two. Saudi Arabia face lowly Bahrain away this week before hosting Australia in Jeddah next Tuesday. If the Socceroos are able to beat Japan, it would almost certainly be enough for Australia to hold onto second spot - barring a calamitous loss to Bahrain in the vicinity of five goals next week. Socceroos veteran Milos Degenek would love to appear at a third World Cup. And given the 2026 event is being held across the US, Canada and Mexico, Degenek is expecting big things. "It's going to be a really special World Cup in the States," he said. "Obviously, they're going to go all out guns blazing and show the world they've got everything - probably flying taxis and everything will be around at that time." Teague made his international debut earlier this year in the Socceroos' crucial 2-0 win in China. The 23-year-old actually had the chance to play for either China or Malaysia, but said it was a no brainer to choose the Socceroos. "My grandfather was born in China, and my mum's half Chinese," he said. "I'm super proud of my culture and my heritage. But as a kid, my goal and ambition has always been to play for the Socceroos."
