Usage abnormalities with star players and an overall failure to get the most out of a talented roster were leading reasons why the New York Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau this week after he guided the franchise to its first conference finals appearance in 25 seasons, according to an SNY report .

Per the report, a meeting between players and front office personnel raised specific doubts about Thibodeau's overall coaching acumen, and those data points were part of what fueled the franchise's move in a new direction ahead of the 2025-26 season.

"Entire Knick[s] roster had strong respect/admiration for Tom Thibodeau," SNY's Ian Begley wrote on X . "Players interviewed this week in assessment spoke respectfully of Thibodeau while also pointing out areas that needed to change/improve. T

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