"thugification" meaning in English

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          "ref": "2004 December 7, Wesley Pruden, “Cheer, Cheer for Old Siwash U”, in The Washington Times",
          "text": "His three-point shooting, rebounding and ferocious defense are just what the Knicks need at the small forward spot. Call it the thugification of the Knicks, if you want to.",
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