Summary
The New York Knicks fired their head coach, Tom Thibodeau, in June 2025 and replaced him with Mike Brown. Knicks guard Miles McBride expressed surprise at the decision, explaining that he spent all four years of his NBA career under Thibodeau. The team looks forward to the 2025-26 season with one of the best chances to reach the NBA Finals.
Key Facts
- The New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau in June 2025.
- Thibodeau was replaced by two-time Coach of the Year, Mike Brown.
- Miles McBride, a Knicks guard, was surprised by Thibodeau's firing.
- Thibodeau led the Knicks to the playoffs in four of his five seasons with the team.
- The Knicks have not reached the NBA Finals since 1999.
- The Knicks are entering the 2025-26 season with one of the top chances to win the NBA Championship.
- McBride has been with the Knicks for four seasons and is expected to play a significant role in the upcoming season.
