US EditionKnicks’ Firing of Tom Thibodeau Is NBA’s Latest Warning to Coaches Stuck in Past, Says Columnist
- The New York Knicks dismissed head coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday after he guided the team to their first appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals in over two decades.
- Thibodeau's firing followed criticism that he failed to adapt modern NBA strategies, particularly his stubborn starter-heavy minutes despite shifts toward deeper rotations.
- During Thibodeau’s tenure, the Knicks achieved consecutive seasons with 50 or more wins, reached the playoffs four times, and secured four series victories, marking significant advancement for the team.
- Knicks president Leon Rose emphasized that the team's top priority is securing a championship to satisfy their fanbase, highlighting the need for change.
- The Knicks are conducting an active search with likely candidates including assistant Johnnie Bryant and former coach Jay Wright, while interest in coaches Jason Kidd and Ime Udoka is complicated by their current contracts.
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The New York Knicks are coming off their best season in 25 years. They had two All-NBA players in Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. They came within two wins of making the NBA Finals. But now, they need a new head coach. Tom Thibodeau was fired Tuesday after five seasons with the team, surprising many fans after he led the Knicks to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000. He went 226-174 with New York, making the playoff…
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