LAS VEGAS — If Timberwolves chief Tom Thibodeau sounds envious about the Knicks’ additions of two of his favorite players, he’s not.

While heaping major praise on the damage ex-Bulls Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah can do in New York despite their injury-riddled résumés, Thibodeau deflected any notion of being bitter that president Phil Jackson never dialed his number.

Instead, Thibodeau, the US Olympic team’s assistant coach, jumped at the T’wolves job to become the franchise’s president of basketball operations/head coach — a dual position that was not available in New York.

He has former Knicks general manager Scott Layden and a lot of young talent to build something special in the Twin Cities, where he got his first assistant’s job in 1989 under legendary coach Bill Musselman.

“I’m not going there,’’ Thibodeau said at UNLV after Tuesday’s Olympic training-camp practice. “I’m fine. I got the job I wanted. I’m happy. I wish them well.”

Thibodeau, a Knicks assistant from 1996 to 2003, was a lot more comfortable discussing the Rose-Noah additions, believing they’re going to make a smooth adjustment.

“I think they’re both great,’’ Thibodeau said. “They’ve already proven themselves. I think it’s good for them. I think it will work out. They got a good team. The way [Carmelo Anthony] plays, [Kristaps] Porzingis, Courtney Lee, they’re going to be good.

“Mentally, [Rose and Noah] are experienced. When you have veterans like that, it adds a lot to your team. They know how to play. They’ve been in big games. They’re unselfish and play to win. That’s a big plus.’’

After the 2014-15 season, Thibodeau was let go by the Bulls because of a rift with management, but not before making Chicago a perennial Eastern Conference power. The Post has reported Jackson didn’t make a run at Thibodeau, concerned about his bitter breakup with the Bulls. Jackson has said he needed to be “simpatico’’ with the next coach and didn’t know Thibodeau. Jackson settled for Jeff Hornacek, whom he didn’t know either until they hit it off during a mid-May interview.

Judging by social media, Thibodeau was the choice of Knicks fans.

“It’s a great basketball city,’’ Thibodeau said when asked if he was flattered by the furor. “I enjoyed my time there — seven years, a great environment. It’s a great fan base.’’

Part of Thibodeau’s Chicago run came amid Rose’s two major knee surgeries, making it more impressive. Thibodeau said he sees Rose on the road back after logging 66 games last season.

“The games tell you [he is on the right track],’’ Thibodeau said. “He played in a lot of games. It’s the first time he was healthy. It’s been a long time. It’s a big plus.’’

Thibodeau said Rose and Noah don’t need his advice on handling the New York pressure cooker.

“They’re tough guys,’’ Thibodeau said. “They’ve been through a lot. … Those guys are well beyond [my advice]. You got to remember: Derrick’s from Chicago. Joakim is from New York. They can handle it.’’

Thibodeau almost teamed up with Anthony in Chicago during 2014’s free agency. Anthony and Thibodeau share the same agent at CAA. During Jackson’s coaching search last spring, Anthony admitted he was surprised Jackson didn’t set up an interview, figuring Thibodeau would have interest.

Now Anthony and Thibodeau are together for a solid month on this Olympic journey.

“He’s been great, terrific,’’ Thibodeau said of Anthony. “He set the tone in the first meeting. In practice, he’s playing unselfishly, practicing hard, talking to people, moving the ball, rebounding. He’s doing a lot of good stuff for us.

“That’s the best type of leadership you can have. The way he concentrates in meetings and practices. It goes a long way for the younger guys who haven’t been through it, setting an example.’’

While Anthony has become the team leader of the Olympic squad, Noah will give Anthony a leadership boost in New York.

“What’s not to like?’’ Thibodeau said of Noah. “Unselfish and plays to win. Great player. Makes other people better, can really pass, plays great defense, great rebounder, plays for the team. He’ll be terrific.”

Thibodeau fashioned a 255-139 record in five straight playoff seasons in Chicago. Asked if he wondered how much more the Bulls could’ve achieved if Rose was healthy, Thibodeau demurred.

“That’s all part of the NBA,’’ he said. “You got to be mentally tough to go through those things. It’s not succumbing to those excuses but finding a way to get it done. That was probably the thing I’m most proud of — all the guys from Chicago, we found a way to win.’’