The New York Knicks had their most successful postseason run since 2000, but after being eliminated in the Eastern Conference finals, the team fired the coach that led them there. The Knicks made the decision to move on from Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday in a decision that surprised many, including other coaches.

St. John's head coach Rick Pitino, who served as both an assistant coach and head coach for the New York Knicks in the 1980s, offered his thoughts on the organization's decision to fire Tom Thibodeau after a run to the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2024-25 season.

Active NBA Player Pitched by Expert as Possible Knicks Coach After Tom Thibodeau Firing originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Knicks are officially in the market for a new head coach despite winning 50 games in back-to-back seasons for the first time in three decades.