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Knicks fire head coach Tom Thibodeau after successful five-year run

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<p>The New York Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau, as first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. </p><p>The decision comes shortly after the Knicks’ elimination in the Eastern Conference Finals, marking their deepest playoff run in 25 years.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKcxCMNPAOc/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A4075213%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="969" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Thibodeau, who was hired in 2020, led the Knicks to four playoff appearances in five seasons and back-to-back 50-win campaigns for the first time since the 1990s. Under his guidance, the team compiled a regular-season record of 226–174 and a postseason record of 24–23.</p><p>Despite these achievements, the Knicks are moving in a new direction. “The Knicks are singularly focused on their pursuit of a championship and believe a new voice will serve as the focus for the organization’s next step,” sources told Charania.</p><p>The decision has drawn mixed reactions. Star guard Jalen Brunson, when asked about Thibodeau’s future following their playoff elimination, responded, “Is that a real question right now? You just asked me if I believe he’s … . Yes. Come on.”</p><p>As the Knicks search for a new head coach, the organization looks to build upon the foundation laid by Thibodeau and continue its pursuit of the franchise’s first NBA championship since 1973.</p>

<p>The New York Knicks have parted ways with head coach Tom Thibodeau, despite the team’s recent resurgence under his leadership. Thibodeau, who took the helm in 2020, led the Knicks to four playoff appearances in five seasons, including their first Eastern Conference Finals berth in 25 years</p>

The New York Knicks have parted ways with head coach Tom Thibodeau, despite the team’s recent resurgence under his leadership. Thibodeau, who took the helm in 2020, led the Knicks to four playoff appearances in five seasons, including their first Eastern Conference Finals berth in 25 years