Days after the New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau , a new report revealed some of what was going behind the scenes in the Knicks' organization prior to the sacking.

For one thing, the decision wasn't a spontaneous one as the franchise had "been trending" in the direction of letting go of Thibodeau for months , according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne.

For another, Thibodeau's coaching methods were largely scrutinized , particularly how he handled Jalen Brunson in the 2024-25 campaign.

"Brunson's usage, which under Thibodeau has been the highest of his career, raised concerns," Shelburne wrote Thursday.

The Knicks appeared to be dissatisfied with the way Thibodeau coached Brunson and reportedly thought the 67-year-old coach "relied" on the star guard too much at the end of

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