Tom Thibodeau Thanks New York Fans
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The New York Knicks were denied their request to interview a former Philadelphia 76ers coach for their current vacancy.
Tom Thibodeau took the high road. The ex-Knicks coach thanked the players, fans and coaching staff who supported him during his five-season tenure from 2020-25 in an ad placed Wednesday in the New York Times. “To the best city in the world with the best fans in the world: Thank you,” Thibodeau wrote.
Stephen A. Smith slams Knicks for firing Tom Thibodeau after reaching the ECF: "It has scapegoat written all over it" originally appeared on Basketball Network.
Despite leading the New York Knicks to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time in 25 years, Tom Thibodeau is out as coach. The decision seemed hasty, but according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, the plug was pulled over usage concerns with Jalen Brunson and Thibodeau's failure to make schematic adjustments during the NBA playoffs.