NBA's New York Knicks dismiss Thibodeau following Eastern Conference elimination
JUST Fired: Tom Thibodeau Out as NY Knicks Head Coach
NYC— It's game over for Tom Thibodeau as head coach of the New York Knicks. The team announced his dismissal on Tuesday, following their defeat in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers.
Thibodeau got the Knicks to the postseason playoffs for four out of the five seasons he led the team, culminating in their first appearance in the penultimate stage of the postseason in a quarter century this year.
"Winning a championship for our fans is our sole focus. This determination led us to the tough decision of informing Tom Thibodeau that we're headed in a different direction," Knicks President Leon Rose declared in a statement.
The NBA Finals are set to begin on Thursday, with the Pacers taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder. REUTERS
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NYC— The big question now—who's next to lead the Knicks? Speculation is rife about potential candidates, with Michael Malone, a popular choice given his New York roots and recent leadership of the Denver Nuggets to a championship, as well as college coaching standout Jay Wright and Knicks insider Johnnie Bryant. However, no announcement has been made yet.[1][2][4]
[1] ABC News: Knicks Fire Tom Thibodeau[2] ESPN: Knicks Let Go of Tom Thibodeau[4] Sports Illustrated: Candidates potential for New York Knicks Head Coach Position
In the wake of Tom Thibodeau's dismissal from the New York Knicks, basketball enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the new coach. Speculations are rife with Michael Malone, due to his New York roots and accomplishments with the Denver Nuggets, as well as Jay Wright and Johnnie Bryant, being potential candidates for the highly coveted NBA position.
