Knicks, NBA and Tom Thibodeau
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The Knicks' coaching search spirals after firing Thibodeau. Kendrick Perkins calls it "malpractice" as top candidates reject the franchise.
After getting rejected by the Mavericks in their push for Jason Kidd, maybe the Knicks will find their own head coach.
Our organization is singularly focused on winning a championship for our fans. This pursuit led us to the difficult decision to inform Tom Thibodeau that we’ve decided to move in another
Instead, the Knicks felt that it was time for a change after Thibodeau had faced criticism along with a report coming out saying that some players on the roster did not like his coaching style.
Figures across the NBA came to the defense of Tom Thibodeau after the New York Knicks fired their coach just days after a trip to the Eastern Conference finals, including Knicks players themselves. The move resonated throughout the league's coaching ranks too,
Social media has been ablaze with controversy as Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns has received loads of criticism for his uneven performance during the Eastern Conference finals against the Pacers.