NBA: New York Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau after 5 seasons

Tosin Abayomi 22:36 - 03 June 2025

The New York Knicks make a shock move to fire Tom Thibodeau after ECF berth.

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Head coach Tom Thibodeau has been relieved of his duties after five seasons with the team.

The news, first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN, comes on the heels of Thibodeau leading the Knicks to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 25 years.

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Despite this achievement, the organization decided to part ways with the veteran coach, signaling their relentless pursuit of an NBA championship.

Thibodeau joined the Knicks as head coach in 2020, bringing with him a reputation for defensive brilliance.

Over his five-year stint, Thibodeau transformed the Knicks from a perennial underachiever into a consistent playoff contender.

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The team made the postseason in four out of his five seasons, a stark contrast to the seven straight years they had missed the playoffs prior to his arrival.

The Knicks achieved back-to-back 50+ win seasons for the first time since the 1990s, showcasing their resurgence as a formidable force in the Eastern Conference.

Under Thibodeau's leadership, the Knicks reached the Eastern Conference Finals, their deepest playoff run since 2000, only to fall to the Indiana Pacers in six games/

The decision to fire Thibodeau has sparked intense debate among fans and analysts alike, given his undeniable success.