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ESPN’s Dick Vitale Urges Knicks to Hire Tom Thibodeau Again After 'Embarrassing' Decision
The New York Knicks terminated former head coach Tom Thibodeau’s contract on June 3 following the team being eliminated from the Eastern Conference finals by the Indiana Pacers 4-2.
Charles Barkley eviscerates Knicks for lack of post-Tom Thibodeau plan: ‘Stupidest damn people’
New York, which fired Tom Thibodeau after losing the Eastern Conference finals in six games, has been on the hunt for a new head coach but has been denied by at least five teams — including the Mavericks for permission to talk to coach Jason Kidd.
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New details emerge about Tom Thibodeau’s lack of structure while head coach
With Tom Thibodeau no longer the head coach of the New York Knicks, many have wanted to know what exactly led to his firing. For many, his firing came as a shock given that they had reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years.
Tom Thibodeau’s been unfairly branded, and it’s the kind of label that’s hard to shake
Perhaps there are better coaches out there, but Thibodeau was well prepared. His players played hard for him, and he deserved another year to work with Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson.
Stephen A. Smith slams Knicks for firing Tom Thibodeau after reaching the ECF: "It has scapegoat written all over it"
Stephen A. Smith slams Knicks for firing Tom Thibodeau after reaching the ECF: "It has scapegoat written all over it" originally appeared on Basketball Network.
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