Last season, the Knicks' performance was full of hope. But this season, their performances have plummeted, dropping to 12th in the East, getting further and further away from the playoffs. Throughout February, the Knicks had three times when their 20-point lead was reversed, and Knicks fans were looking for someone responsible. By far the easiest target to target is Tom Thibodeau.
In fact, whatever the fans think about the situation, the personal opinions of the fans will not have much impact on what happens next to the Knicks. Whose opinion matters? Knicks Executive Vice President William Wesley. In conversations with Knicks owner James Dolan this month, Wesley has consistently blamed — at least in part — on Thibodeau's coach — according to SNY sources.
The Knicks were fourth in the East last season, and Randle became an All-Star. Thibodeau is Coach of the Year. Then, in just one season, the Knicks fell down so quickly that it was a bit confusing. Even Knicks fan Stephen Curry A. Smith couldn't resist bombarding the team, calling them smelly.
According to Knicks reporter Ian Begley, the Knicks didn't make any trades at the trade deadline, much to the anger of coach Thibodeau. In fact, since Thibodeau came to the Knicks, the team has always listened to Thibodeau's opinion on personnel changes, and he wants the team to upgrade the lineup. This time, management did not listen to him.
All indications are that Thibodeau has lost the trust of Knicks management. This season, the Knicks have had a hard time reaching the playoffs, and management doesn't want to bother anymore. Their goal is that this summer, there may be big stars such as LaVine, Beal, Lillard on the free agency market, and they are all targets of the Knicks.