Knicks ALWAYS doing shit BACKWARDS
Brunson had to sign off on this....I believe
Guess him playing 7 deep all year didn't help.....
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The Knicks' Tom Thibodeau era has come to an end.
SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reports that the Knicks are firing Thibodeau after five seasons as the team's head coach.
Begley previously reported that Thibodeau has been on shaky ground in the past and survived, with team president Leon Rose making the decision to stick with Thibodeau amid past uncertainty.
Per Begley, the decision was made by Rose, with support of owner James Dolan, as the team felt a new voice was necessary.
"Our organization is singularly focused on winning a championship for our fans. This pursuit led us to the difficult decision to inform Tom Thibodeau that we've decided to move in another direction," Rose said in a statement released by the team. "We can't thank Tom enough for pouring his heart and soul into each and every day of being the New York Knicks head coach. He led us not only with class and professionalism for the past five seasons, but also to tremendous success on the court with four playoff berths and four playoff series victories. Ultimately, we made the decision we feel is best for our organization moving forward. Tom will always be a part of our Knicks family and we truly wish him nothing but the best in the future."
Working with Rose, Thibodeau led the Knicks to a period of sustained regular season success that had eluded the organization, making the playoffs in four of his five seasons. But even with a talented roster that features Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and other key pieces, the Knicks couldn't get over the hump in the playoffs, falling to the Indiana Pacers in six games in the Eastern Conference Finals as questions arose about Thibodeau's rotation and substitutions.
Overall, Thibodeau went 226-174 in the regular season, and 24-23 in the playoffs as the Knicks' head coach.
The Knicks now begin a search for the 32nd head coach in franchise history.
Brunson had to sign off on this....I believe
Guess him playing 7 deep all year didn't help.....
Knicks firing head coach Tom Thibodeau
The Knicks are firing head coach Tom Thibodeau following five seasons on the bench.
The Knicks' Tom Thibodeau era has come to an end.
SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reports that the Knicks are firing Thibodeau after five seasons as the team's head coach.
Begley previously reported that Thibodeau has been on shaky ground in the past and survived, with team president Leon Rose making the decision to stick with Thibodeau amid past uncertainty.
Per Begley, the decision was made by Rose, with support of owner James Dolan, as the team felt a new voice was necessary.
"Our organization is singularly focused on winning a championship for our fans. This pursuit led us to the difficult decision to inform Tom Thibodeau that we've decided to move in another direction," Rose said in a statement released by the team. "We can't thank Tom enough for pouring his heart and soul into each and every day of being the New York Knicks head coach. He led us not only with class and professionalism for the past five seasons, but also to tremendous success on the court with four playoff berths and four playoff series victories. Ultimately, we made the decision we feel is best for our organization moving forward. Tom will always be a part of our Knicks family and we truly wish him nothing but the best in the future."
Working with Rose, Thibodeau led the Knicks to a period of sustained regular season success that had eluded the organization, making the playoffs in four of his five seasons. But even with a talented roster that features Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and other key pieces, the Knicks couldn't get over the hump in the playoffs, falling to the Indiana Pacers in six games in the Eastern Conference Finals as questions arose about Thibodeau's rotation and substitutions.
Overall, Thibodeau went 226-174 in the regular season, and 24-23 in the playoffs as the Knicks' head coach.
The Knicks now begin a search for the 32nd head coach in franchise history.
