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Knicks Fired Tom Thibodeau over Jalen Brunson's Usage, Schematic Shortcomings During NBA Playoffs, per Report
- Following their six-game Eastern Conference finals defeat to the Indiana Pacers, the New York Knicks decided to part ways with head coach Tom Thibodeau this week.
- The decision followed concerns over Thibodeau's heavy reliance on Jalen Brunson, who played nearly 38 minutes per game and missed time due to injuries this season.
- During his five-year tenure, Thibodeau guided the Knicks to the playoffs in four seasons and reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in a quarter-century but was criticized for relying too heavily on his starters and failing to adapt his strategies.
- ESPN analyst Ramona Shelburne reports that concerns over Jalen Brunson’s heavy minutes and Tom Thibodeau’s lack of adjustments to offensive strategies led the front office to make a coaching change, especially as the effectiveness of the Brunson-Towns pick-and-roll declined from 1.22 to 0.88 points per possession.
- The Knicks now seek their 32nd head coach, aiming for fresh leadership to better manage player minutes and maximize the team's talent moving forward.
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Report Reveals Why Knicks Fired Head Coach
The New York Knicks recently fired head coach Tom Thibodeau, but he didn’t just lose his job because the team fell short in the Eastern Conference Finals. According to reports, he lost it because the front office and players alike were tired of his old-school, grind-them-to-the-ground style. Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges ranked among the league leaders in minutes played. And while toughness is a virtue in New York, there’s a fine l…
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Jalen Brunson's Usage Reportedly 'Raised Concerns' Prior to Knicks Firing Thibodeau
One of the potential reasons the New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau this week was the heavy minutes he played star point guard Jalen Brunson, one of the familiar critiques of Thibodeau's coaching style throughout his career.
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