NEW YORK — Tom Thibodeau said the Knicks vetted Rick Brunson like any other employee but wouldn’t disclose if the team investigated allegations of harassment and sexual abuse levied against the assistant coach.
“I would say in general — our organization is going to vet everyone,” Thibodeau said Tuesday. “That’s normal protocol now. I’m not exactly sure everything that was done. When they hire anyone, they’re going to vet him. That’s corporate America.”
Thibodeau added that Brunson, who was hired in the offseason, is a longtime friend and, “I’m very comfortable with who he is. … I feel very strongly about him.”
