Knicks fire coach Tom Thibodeau
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Knicks owner James Dolan made waves in the NBA after deciding to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau shortly after losing in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Less than three days after the New York Knicks were eliminated in the Eastern Conference finals by the Indiana Pacers in six games, the franchise decided to part ways with coach Tom Thibodeau, the team announced on Tuesday.
The coaching ranks have their latest victim, this time in the form of a beloved yet somewhat controversial figure named Tom Thibodeau, who led the New York Knicks to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years this postseason.
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