The New York Knicks’ remarkable 2024–25 NBA campaign came to a bittersweet end. Under the guidance of head coach Tom Thibodeau, the team secured a third-place finish in the Eastern Conference during the regular season. However, their playoff journey concluded in the Eastern Conference Finals, where they fell short against the Indiana Pacers in Game 6.
While the loss was a tough blow for Knicks fans, Tom Thibodeau’s position as head coach remains secure. According to a report by James L. Edwards III and Fred Katz, Thibodeau will return next season.
“The coach has the backing of team president Leon Rose, league sources said, as well as full buy-in from Brunson, who signed with the Knicks in 2022 in part because he wanted to play for Thibodeau. But ultimately, owner James Dolan is the final decision-maker,” Edwards III and Katz reported.
REPORT: Tom Thibodeau is safe in New York.
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This season marked a significant milestone for the franchise. The New York team advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in over two decades. Thibodeau’s leadership ended a seven-year postseason drought and pushed the team to the brink of the NBA Finals, though a championship remained out of reach.
Tom Thibodeau’s Game Plan Helps Knicks Avoid Injuries During Deep Playoff Run
Throughout the playoffs, the Knicks benefited from an almost entirely healthy roster. Edwards III and Katz credited Thibodeau for managing the group behind the scenes, even as he absorbed familiar criticism regarding his tendency to play starters heavy minutes.
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“Thibodeau absorbed criticisms about heavy minutes for the starters, hardly a new critique, but New York’s roster was one of the NBA’s healthiest all season and concluded the playoffs with no one injured,” the report read.
Tom Thibodeau took over the Knicks in 2020. Since then, he has led the franchise to four playoff appearances in five seasons. His success so far is enough to secure his job in the Big Apple.
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