The Knicks are firing Tom Thibodeau in a shocking move to begin their offseason.
The move comes on the heels of the Knicks making the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years, a series they lost to the Pacers in six games.
According to The Post’s Stefan Bondy, the decision was made by team president Leon Rose, with a feeling that it is in best interest of getting to next level of winning a championship.
In five seasons with the Knicks, Thibodeau led them to a 226-174 regular-season record, and they made the playoffs in four of his five seasons at the helm.
When star guard Jalen Brunson, whose dad is on the coaching staff, was asked in the aftermath of the Knicks’ elimination about Thibodeau’s job status, the All-Star was incredulous.
“Is that a real question right now? You just asked me if I believe he’s the right guy,” Brunson said. “Yes. Come on.”
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
