But Rose, once Thibodeau’s CAA agent, became the only voice that mattered and he underscored his belief in Thibodeau during an MSG Network interview Sunday. A source said that Thibodeau earned kudos with brass for being willing to play rookie center Jericho Sims over the veterans after the break. Rose called Thibodeau “one of the best coaches in the NBA” who “prepares our team better than anybody. I feel that he’s done a good job under the circumstances.”