Overview

• Tom Thibodeau was dismissed on June 3 after the Knicks fell to the Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals.
• Jalen Brunson credited Thibodeau for turning him into a two-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA guard.
• Josh Hart said the coach provided the stability he lacked early in his career and helped him flourish as a starter.
• Under Thibodeau’s five-year tenure, New York reached the playoffs four times and notched its first conference finals appearance in 25 years.
• The Knicks, led by president Leon Rose, have opened a search for a successor while facing questions about the team’s future direction.