Usage abnormalities with star players and an overall failure to get the most out of a talented roster were leading reasons why the New York Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau this week after he guided the franchise to its first conference finals appearance in 25 seasons,

The New York Knicks were considering firing former head coach Tom Thibodeau for "months" before he led his team to the 2025 Eastern Conference finals, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne.

The New York Knicks stunned the sports world on Tuesday when they fired coach Tom Thibodeau just a few days after the team had their season come to an end with a loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals.