Did beating the Boston Celtics actually cost coach Tom Thibodeau his job with the New York Knicks? Such a point of view might sound a bit absurd at first glance, but when you take a deeper dive into the concept being floated in such a statement, there is a case to be made that this could be true.

Once the Knicks coaching search concludes and a hire is made, New York could revisit a deal it pursued ahead of the NBA trade deadline. During an appearance on SportsCenter‘s countdown to the NBA Finals,

The New York Knicks are entering a crucial offseason following a frustrating playoff exit in the Eastern Conference Finals. New York reacted to this by firing long-time head coach Tom Thibodeau, sending the organization into a search for a new leader.

The Knicks posted a 51-31 record in their first year with Karl-Anthony Towns as Jalen Brunson's co-star. The two All-Stars also made the All-NBA teams. There were plenty of succes