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After Best Season in 25 Years, Knicks Fire Coach Tom Thibodeau
Suraay
6/3/20251 min read
The New York Knicks fired coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday, a surprising decision that comes just two days after the team was eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals by the Indiana Pacers and following their deepest playoff run in 25 years.
Despite leading the team to back-to-back 50-win seasons (a feat not achieved since the 1990s) and an unexpected run to the Conference Finals, including eliminating the defending champion Boston Celtics, the front office opted for change.
Key Points Behind the Decision:
Elevated Expectations: Acquiring stars like Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns (at the cost of roster depth) created an elite starting lineup, increasing pressure for a championship. The Conference Finals exit, even with injuries, was deemed insufficient.
Coaching Philosophy: Thibodeau's history of overplaying starters, especially in the "load management" era, raised sustainability concerns and hindered bench development – exacerbated by the lack of depth after the trades.
The Pursuit of "Something More": President Leon Rose stated the decision is solely focused on winning a championship ("singularly focused on winning a championship"), suggesting that despite recent success, the organization believes a different direction is needed to reach the ultimate level.
Legacy Context:
Thibodeau leaves as the 4th winningest coach in Knicks history, surpassing Pat Riley this season.
He had just signed a 3-year extension last summer.
His connection to the franchise ran deep, dating back to the 1990s as an assistant, and he was instrumental in Jalen Brunson's development.
Brunson's reaction after elimination ("Is that a real question? Come on") highlights the shock of the decision within the locker room.
Relative Rarity: Firing a coach after such a deep playoff run is uncommon but has precedents (e.g., Celtics in 2023, Pistons in 2009).
The Knicks' decision reflects a high-risk gamble: replacing a coach with proven short-term success with the belief that different leadership is essential for the final championship step.