Tom Thibodeau, the American basketball coach, was recently relieved of his duties as head coach of the NBA’s New York Knicks, capturing the attention of millions.
Tom Thibodeau, who took on the role of head coach for the New York Knicks on July 30, 2020, was dismissed from his position on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, after five seasons with the team.
The move came just three days after the Knicks were eliminated from the Eastern Conference finals by the Indiana Pacers in six games.
However, it also followed a season in which the Knicks exceeded expectations, advancing further than many had anticipated, including a notable victory over the defending champion Boston Celtics in the second round.
New York Knicks announced the news, citing:
“Our organization is singularly focused on winning a championship for our fans; This pursuit led us to the decision to inform Tom Thibodeau that we’ve decided to move in another direction. We can’t thank Tom enough for ouring his heart and soul into each and every day of being the New York Knicks head coach, Ultimately, we made the decision we feel is best for our organization moving forward. Tom will always be part of our Knicks family and we truly wish him nothing but the best in the future.”
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While many are familiar with the professional journey of former Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau, few know about his personal life as he prefers to maintain a low profile.
With the recent news of his firing making headlines, many are now curious to learn more about his family and personal life.
Tom was born Thomas Joseph Thibodeau Jr., was born on January 17, 1958, in New Britain, Connecticut, to late father Thomas J. Thibodeau Sr. and mother Ann Montanile Thibodeau.
Furthemore, Tom Thibodeau grew up with his four siblings, including two sisters, Janet Brancifort Thibodeau and Nancy Quedens Thibodeau, and two brothers, Dennis and David Thibodeau.
Like Tom Thibodeau, his four siblings also prefer to maintain a low profile and aren’t very active on social media.
Tom Thibodeau’s Brother, Dennis Thibodeau, Is A Real Estate Agent And CFO At DEEP
Tom Thibodeau’s brother, Dennis Thibodeau, has established a successful career in both real estate and public service.
He currently works as a realtor sales associate at TREC Realty LLC and has built a solid reputation in the real estate industry, with one property presently listed for sale, priced at $399,900 in Hartford County.
Over the past year, Dennis has successfully sold three properties, including a single-family home for $1,325,000 in March 2025, a condo for $350,000 in December 2024, and another condo for $320,500 in September 2024.
In addition to his real estate career, Dennis holds the position of Chief Financial Officer at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), where he has worked since 2017.
Likewise, Dennis is an alum of Central Connecticut State University and currently resides in Berlin, Connecticut.
Talking about Tom Thibodeau, another brother, David Thibodeau, is a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Berlin High School, and Central Connecticut State University. He is married to Christine.
Not much is known about his professional life as David Thibodeau prefers to maintain a low profile and isn’t active on social media.
However, Dennis Thibodeau often shares glimpses of his siblings, Tom, Janet, Nancy, and David, on his social media, expressing his love and respect for them.
Tom Thibodeau’s Sisters, Nancy And Janet, Are Also Thriving In Their Respective Careers
Like Tom Thibodeau and his brothers, Dennis and David, their sisters, Nancy and Janet, are also excelling in their respective careers.
Nancy Thibodeau Quedens has been serving as the practice manager of J4K Dentistry in Greater Hartford, Connecticut, for over 10 years. She has been holding the position since February 2015.
Prior to that, Nancy worked as the office manager at Family Dentistry of Bristol for twenty-five years from 1989 to 2014.
Moreover, Nancy Thibodeau Quedens has been happily married to her husband, Phillip Quedens, for decades and lives with her family in Berlin, Connecticut.
While, Tom Thibodeau other sister Janet Thibodeau Brancifort maintains a private life and hasn’t shared much about her profession, she is happily married to husband Roy Brancifort and a proud mother to their kids.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Tom Thibodeau’s father, late Thomas Thibodeau Sr., passed away on December 25, 2013, at the age of 83.
- His father worked for Winslow Automatics for 20 years and was an active member of St. Ann Church, where he received the H.O.P.E. award.
- His parents, Thomas and Ann Thibodeau, were happily married for over 58 years.
