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3 reasons why the Knicks should fire Tom Thibodeau

By Desmond Novack

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the New York Knicks in action against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden on October 15, 2021 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Wizards 115-113. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the New York Knicks in action against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden on October 15, 2021 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Wizards 115-113. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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3 reasons why the Knicks should fire Tom Thibodeau
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 12: Obi Toppin #1 of the New York Knicks looks up at the scoreboard late in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks as he stands by teammates Quentin Grimes #6 and RJ Barrett #9 at Madison Square Garden on January 12, 2022 in New York City, 3 reasons why the Knicks should fire Tom Thibodeau. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

3 reasons why the Knicks should fire Tom Thibodeau: Doesn’t fit the timeline

With the way the Knicks season is currently going, it is likely that they decide to move most of the veteran players and go back to rebuilding. If they decide to do this, then it makes almost no sense to keep Tom Thibodeau around.

We have seen time and time again just how reluctant Thibs can be when it comes to playing young guys, so I really doubt he would want to coach a losing team full of them.

Tom Thibodeau has often coached for teams full of young players that he helped develop. Whether it was the Bulls with Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, and Luol Deng, or the Timberwolves with Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns, he has always made things work with the young guys.

This makes it even more surprising that he is so reluctant to play the young guys more often in New York, especially when the veterans are not playing well.

When Tom Thibodeau first joined the Knicks last season I was not very excited knowing his prior history. However, like many Knicks fans, he stole my heart. I truly thought he was the coach we had all been waiting for. However, this season he has made me angry more than he has made me happy.

I doubt the Knicks make any moves regarding Thibodeau during the season. However, if things continue to get worse, we could see him let go before the start of next season.

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