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Total Pro Sports on MSNStunning New Details Shed Light On What Really Led To Tom Thibodeau’s Firing After New York Knicks’ ECF ExitThe New York Knicks’ decision to part ways with head coach Tom Thibodeau after their Eastern Conference finals exit was a shockwave through the NBA. Although Tom Thibodeau led the team to its first conference finals appearance in 25 years,
Perhaps there are better coaches out there, but Thibodeau was well prepared. His players played hard for him, and he deserved another year to work with Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson.
Under Thibodeau's watch, the Knicks went from a 30-win team to a regular playoff team, winning 56.5% of their games over five years. In 2024, they made the Eastern Semifinals against the Pacers before their most recent run to the NBA Finals this spring.