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Knicks part ways with Thibodeau despite deepest Playoff run in 25 years
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The coach managed to bring back some of the lost spark in New York in recent years, but it looks like it wasn't enough to keep his job for next season

Tom Thibodeau has been dismissed as head coach of the New York Knicks, just days after leading the team to the Eastern Conference finals — their most successful postseason run in a quarter-century. The decision, which the franchise described as “difficult,” signals a bold shift in direction as the Knicks aim to chase an NBA championship.

Thibodeau’s tenure with the Knicks was marked by a clear resurgence. Under his leadership over the past five seasons, the team secured four playoff berths and won four series, a notable turnaround for a franchise that had struggled for consistency and relevance for much of the previous two decades. Team president Leon Rose praised Thibodeau’s commitment, professionalism, and the results he delivered, calling him a valued member of the Knicks family.

Despite that praise, the front office ultimately decided a change was needed. The Knicks were eliminated in six games by the Indiana Pacers, coming within two wins of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. Thibodeau had been asked after the loss what the team needed to do to take the next step, but before those answers could shape the offseason, the organization decided it was time to part ways.