Thibodeau helped New York reach its first Eastern Conference finals since 2000, losing in Game 6 to the Indiana Pacers. This is the first time the Knicks have changed head coaches after making the conference/division finals or NBA Finals the previous season, according to ESPN Research.

The New York Knicks parted ways with coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday, just days after the team was eliminated from what was its first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 years. Almost immediately,

Josh Hart Had Four Words For Tom Thibodeau After Knicks Firing originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After reaching the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2000, Josh Hart and the New York Knicks couldn't get it done, falling to Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers in six games.