Recent Knicks surge would have been impossible without Tom Thibodeau firing

Apr 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesThe New York Knicks have been one of the hottest teams in the entire league over their last 19 games of action, as they are tied for the second-best record throughout this stretch at 15-4.

Though most would assume this top-flight success has primarily been achieved through their offensive excellence, as they have two of the game's most lethal bucket-getters at their respective positions in Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, and are boasting a top-10…