The New York Knicks announced they are releasing Tom Thibodeau from his head coaching responsibilities.
After losing to the Indiana Pacers in the conference final, the first report suggested that the team was trying to support Tom Thibodeau, who has been involved in the franchise for five years.
However, the decision to ease Thibodeaux was made by franchise president Leon Rose, and the team aims to bring an alternative to help the New York Knicks compete for the championship.
Stephen A. Smith recently criticized Thibodeau for his decision on the Pacers in the series.
However, after the decision that he was released from his responsibility, the analysts expressed disappointment and wanted the team president to provide an explanation.
After the loss in the conference final, even Jalen Branson backed Thibodeau after leading the Knicks to their first conference final since 2000.
Shams Charania reported that no names appeared at this stage, but it appears that after what the franchise did in the postseason, the Knicks will only make big reservations.
Some well-known coaches are not currently working.
The Knicks are expected to interview them and have no favorites yet, but Charania expects the name to be someone with Championship pedigree.
“Obviously, it would be a wise person in a potential pedigree championship, someone who could have taken over the top.
“Their unique goal is, “How can they win the championship?” That’s all they’re thinking,” Charania said of a potential candidate to replace Tib.
Michael Malone was fired in four regular season games left in the Denver Nuggets campaign.
His firing is also shocking, and he is expected to soon be caught up in the ropes to become head coach from the team.
The Knicks’ desire is to win the championship, and Malone is the one who brought that culture to Denver before being fired by the team.
Working for Greg Popovich, Malone has the tools he needs to thrive in all circumstances.
His stint in Denver is very successful and if the Knicks hire him, they can expect the players to take responsibility as Malone won’t step back from doing it.
Terry Stotts is currently the lead assistant for the Golden State Warriors, but he is a potential candidate for the Knicks job.
Stotts was the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers team, which ran in the conference finals in 2019.
His coaching brought the best from Damien Lillard and CJ McCollum. So Stotz could be interviewed for work, as the Knicks want someone who can boost their offense.
Stotts was Rick Carlisle’s assistant when the Dallas Mavericks won their first championship.
This may not be the most popular pick, but the Stotts have been around for many years and demand the respect of players on the team.
Mike Budenholzer was fired by the Phoenix Suns after a disastrous season when the team finished 11th in the Western Conference.
However, he went to the Suns after leading the Milwaukee Bucks to the first championship in franchise history.
Under his leadership, Giannis Antetokounmpo won two MVP trophies and a year of defensive players.
His coaching revolves around the movement of the ball, and Budenholzer’s team often produces a superior three-point look.
He also helped the Bucks create a great defensive core led by Brook Lopez and Antetocomo.
Hiring a coach who has recently lost his job seems risky, but if a good roster is put together for him, there’s no doubt that Budenholzer has all the tools to become a championship-winning coach.