As we know, the New York Knicks have fired Tom Thibodeau despite being the coach who led the team to its most tremendous success in twenty-five years. Before Thibodeau became head coach, the Knicks endured a tumultuous decade. They went through eight coaches from 2010 to 2020. Upon taking the job, Thibodeau inherited a team that had only won twenty-one games under David Fizdale. During his five seasons in New York, he led the team to the playoffs in four of them. He also achieved two consecutive 50-win seasons.
Coaching search
Now that the Knicks are without a head coach, searching for a new leader has begun. However, many of the potential candidates they are interested in are already coaching other NBA teams. This complicates matters, as a coach under contract must obtain permission from his current team to speak with the Knicks. Additionally, the Knicks will need to compensate the other team, assuming the coach is interested in taking the position with the Knicks.
Reports indicate that the Knicks have been denied permission to speak with Ime Udoka, the head coach of the Houston Rockets. They have also been denied access to the head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to ESPN, the Dallas Mavericks have recently refused the Knicks’ request to interview their head coach, Jason Kidd.
Make it make sense
I hope the New York Knicks consider a more strategic approach than merely firing their coach. It seems presumptuous for the organization to assume that other NBA head coaches are eager to leave their current positions. Then, have to uproot their families to join them. Unfortunately, this appears to be the Knicks’ approach. This raises concerns about the accountability of those who developed this strategy; they should be held responsible and the one fired.
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