I'd argue the opposite, except maybe in the long view.

If only because Thibodeau has put himself in great position to hit the ground running - major market media scrutiny aside: Del Negro isn't a hard act to follow; the Bulls already stand to improve along with Rose and Noah; and the light at the end of the tunnel is TBA free agent Bull-to-be...

Rivers, assuming he even stays the course, has the more fraught year ahead. He's coming off a wildly uneven regular season and thrilling Finals run with a core in flux of veterans and strong personalities.

Thibs was a defensive guru long before he came to the Celts. 

I hope Thibs has someone remind him to sub from time to time. The whole starting lineup playing 48 mins could have them tired by the end of November.

In all sincerity here's too hoping he does well in Chicago (except against Boston) but, I have feeling he won't be there very long.