Tom Thibodeau losing his job after leading the New York Knicks to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000 is supposed to signal just how championship-or-bust the organization is treating its current window. Heck, team president Leon Rose said as much in the press release announcing the decision.
As it turns out, though, Thibs’ fate may have been decided by the players.
During a recent SiriusXM NBA Radio appearance, SNY’s Ian Begley spoke about the importance of new head coach Mike Brown building trust with the roster. While doing so, he hinted that Thibs’ approval rating in the locker room may not have been terribly high.