The New York Knicks' run to Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals wasn't enough to save head coach Tom Thibodeau's job.
The Knicks fired Thibodeau on Tuesday, despite the team advancing to the NBA semifinals for the first time in 25 years.
The decision was made by team president Leon Rose with approval from owner Jim Dolan, The Associated Press reported. The firing was first reported by ESPN.
"Our organization is singularly focused on winning a championship for our fans. This pursuit led us to the difficult decision to inform Tom Thibodeau that we've decided to move in another direction," Rose said in a statement.