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New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau reacted to Jimmy Butler's video by jokingly saying he will beat Butler to a pulp.

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New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau responded to the recent Jimmy Butler's comments.

In a video that became viral on social media, Butler claimed that if he had been able to play, the Miami Heat would have beaten the Boston Celtics, and the Knicks would have been home as well.

"If I was playing, Boston would be at home, New York damn sure would be at home. Josh Hart? C’mon man," Butler said in the video.

Thibodeau was asked what does he think about Butler's comments.

"Who?" Thibodeau said before adding. "I don't know him. But I will beat him to a pulp."

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Thibodeau coached Butler in the past, and their disarray with the Minnesota Timberwolves was well known during the 2018-19 season.

Butler missed the playoffs after spraining his MCL during the Play-In Tournament. The Heat then lost to the Celtics in the first round series 1-4.

Meanwhile, the Knicks took down the Philadelphia 76ers on the road in Game 6 and won the series 4-2. They'll play the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinal.

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