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.

Ben Stiller Issues Strong Reaction to Knicks Firing Tom Thibodeau originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Knicks shocked the NBA world on Tuesday by firing head coach Tom Thibodeau. The Knicks made the conference finals this year for the first time since 2000, losing to the Indiana Pacers in six games.