Thibodeau helped New York reach its first Eastern Conference finals since 2000, losing in Game 6 to the Indiana Pacers. This is the first time the Knicks have changed head coaches after making the conference/division finals or NBA Finals the previous season, according to ESPN Research.

Josh Hart Has Only Four Words After Knicks Fire Tom Thibodeau originally appeared on Athlon Sports. New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau enjoyed five solid seasons with the franchise, most recently taking the club to the Eastern Conference Finals.

The New York Knicks parted ways with coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday, just days after the team was eliminated from what was its first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 years. Almost immediately,