After the Bulls lost Game 6 to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Derrick Rose was asked about the future of head coach Tom Thibodeau.
Rose said if it was up to him, he would bring Thibodeau back.
Derrick Rose on Thibs: "It's not up to me, but if it was he would be back."
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) May 15, 2015
Thibodeau has coached the Bulls for five seasons and has formed a special bond with the 2011 MVP.
Rose: “Me and Thibs really grew a relationship…we definitely grew a bond. Whatever is going on I hope they fix it.” #Bulls
— Michael O'Brien (@michaelsobrien) May 15, 2015
Other Bulls including Joakim Noah and Taj Gibson expressed their support for Thibodeau, as well.
Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah expressed support for Tom Thibodeau, and I believe Taj Gibson did same. Jimmy Butler didn't speak with media.
— Cody Westerlund (@CodyWesterlund) May 15, 2015
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A lot of speculation after the game about Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf entering the Bulls locker room with an angry look on his face, but this could be because his franchise was knocked out of the playoffs, again.
Jerry Reinsforf just walked into the locker room....and not smiling for sure
— David Schuster (@Schumouse) May 15, 2015
#Bulls GM & owner are waiting for Thibs & team in locker room
— Peggy Kusinski (@peggykusinski) May 15, 2015
Until someone tells Thibodeau that he’s either fired or traded, he expects to be the coach of the Bulls next season.
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