The New York Knicks have officially parted ways with head coach Tom Thibodeau , ending his five-season tenure that saw the team return to playoff relevance and reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years.

Hired in 2020, Tom Thibodeau quickly revitalized the Knicks. He led them to a 41–31 record and a playoff berth in his first season, earning him the NBA Coach of the Year award . Under his leadership, the team made the playoffs in four of five seasons. This culminated in a 51–31 record and a deep postseason run in 2025 .

Despite these achievements, the Knicks fell short of the NBA Finals . They lost to the Indiana Pacers in six games during the Eastern Conference Finals after being heavily favored .

Why the Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau

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