Thibodeau: 'I don't have a problem' with Bulls

After spending five seasons as head coach of the Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau will make his long-awaited return to the United Center on Tuesday, more than 18 months after his dismissal.

Despite the firing, Thibodeau doesn't appear to hold any bad feelings towards the Bulls, saying he has nothing but "fond memories" of his time in Chicago.

"It's always great to come back," Thibodeau told ESPN's Nick Friedell. "Obviously I had an opportunity this summer with Team USA. But when you come back, it's a lot of fond memories being here. So I'm looking forward to it."

Although Thibodeau's dismissal was largely due to his poor relationship with management, the 58-year-old said he holds no grudges with his former bosses.

"I don't have a problem with those guys," Thibodeau said. "I really don't. They have a job to do, I had a job to do. Unfortunately, we had some injuries along the way, and so it didn't end up maybe the way we all would have liked, but I don't have any problem with those guys."

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Thibodeau compiled a 255-139 record during his time in Chicago - reaching the playoffs in all five of his seasons.

"When you come back you look at the building, you look at your time that you spent here," he said. "Obviously you build a lot of relationships over that time. I know with a great organization, the history, tradition, being part of it, it was a great run for me, a great experience.