The New York Knicks decided to say goodbye to coach Tom Thibodeau, after the elimination suffered against the Indiana Pacers In the finals of the East of the NBA, According to the ESPN chain and has confirmed the franchise.
Thibodeau, born in 1958, He was a chief coach of the Knicks since 2020 and took the franchise to the East Finals for the first time since 2000.
Con Jalen Brunson In front, the Knicks had returned to a great competitive level and were able to eliminate the Boston Celtics in the semifinals of the East, before losing the series against the Pacers.
In the last season, The Knicks had a balance of 51 victories and 31 losses, The third best brand in your conference.
Once the exit of Thibodeau is announced, The Knicks will begin the search for a new chief coach For a sports project that set the ring as the sole objective.
The Knicks statement
“Our organization is completely focused on winning a championship for our fans. This determination led us to make the difficult decision to inform Tom Thibodeau that we have decided to take another course. We cannot thank Tom for enough to deliver his heart and soul every day as the main coach of the New York Knicks. He guided us not only with class and professionalism during the last five seasons, but also towards a tremendous success on the court, with four appearances in playoffs and four series of playoffs won.
Ultimately, we make the decision we believe is the best for our organization for the future. Tom will always be part of the Knicks family and we really wish him the best in the future “, The club explained in a statement signed by the president of the franchise, Leon Rose.
