Overview
- The organization removed Thibodeau on June 3, 2025, two days after the 4–2 series loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
- Thibodeau was hired in July 2020 and led New York to its first Conference Finals appearance since 2000.
- President Leon Rose emphasized that the coaching change was driven by the team’s commitment to winning its first NBA title.
- Thibodeau earned NBA Coach of the Year honors in 2011 during a five-year stint with the Chicago Bulls.
- German rookie Ariel Hukporti featured on the Knicks’ playoff roster and made his NBA debut during the Eastern Conference series.