Former New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau provided five seasons with high season seeds, deep playoff runs and a belief to challenge his players to be at their best.

First comes denial. Then comes concern. Once those two emotions subside just a tad, anger and frustration enter the conversation. For many New York Knicks fans, all that’s left is delirium and a diabolical order to things that abides by the familiar “laugh instead of cry” mantra.

That has led to Towns visibly frustrated much of the season and the franchise seeming frustrated with him. That includes the fan base as he exited to boos with 4:52 remaining, returning to boos just 29 seconds later after Mitchell Robinson picked up a pair of quick fouls.

Apr 6, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Former New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau ...

The Brooklyn Nets have strong interest in former Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau in their search for a new coach, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that the Nets, while in the early stages of a search for both a new lead executive and a ...

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Wednesday night that Tom Thibodeau is their new coach and president of basketball operations. Sources told ESPN.com that the sides spent much of Wednesday finalizing a deal that, with Wolves owner Glen Taylor committing ...

In Leon Rose we trust,” said diehard city hoops fans everywhere. Well, that is until New York Knicks president Leon Rose no longer has Tom Thibodeau making his players look better than they actually are.