Former Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen weighed in on the team’s firing of head coach Tom Thibodeau via Twitter Thursday, and the Hall of Famer supported the move.
In several tweets about the matter, Pippen, who is employed by the team as a special advisor, described the firing as a decision that was “best” for the team. He also said a new leader was “necessary” to improve the culture.
“We all knew a change could be coming and I think the decision that was made was best for the Bulls. To me it was a move made to try and ensure the team can move forward and ultimately get to the next level. Thibs had the Bulls moving in the right direction initially but things changed. A different leader on the sidelines became necessary. I’ve got confidence in Pax and Gar. They will bring in a new coach who will fit the culture and help the Bulls grow and improve. The culture that surrounds a team is of crucial importance. I’m optimistic about the Bulls future and believe in the front office.”
Thibodeau’s record and success as the team’s coach is undeniable, but the more you read about matters, the more you have to question the job he did. Thibs is excellent at developing defensive schemes and game-planning, but it seems like he is lacking with his people skills. The Bulls listed all these problems in a shocking press release announcing the firing.
