Knicks' Thibodeau Overlooked for Coach of the Year Despite 50-Win Season

Despite leading the Knicks to a 50-win season and the second seed in the East, Tom Thibodeau was not named a finalist for NBA Coach of the Year.

Tom Thibodeau, despite guiding an injury-plagued Knicks to their first 50-win season since 2013, was excluded from the Coach of the Year finalists.
Knicks players, particularly Josh Hart, expressed confusion and disappointment over Thibodeau's omission, highlighting his achievements under challenging conditions.
Thibodeau's leadership helped the team overcome significant injuries to key players like Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson, securing a high playoff seed.
The Coach of the Year finalists announced were Chris Finch, Jamahl Mosley, and Mark Daigneault, recognized for their respective team improvements.
Thibodeau's focus remains on the playoffs, emphasizing discipline and team defense to advance in the postseason.