Despite leading the New York Knicks to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time in 25 years , Tom Thibodeau is out as coach . The decision seemed hasty, but according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne , the plug was pulled over usage concerns with Jalen Brunson and Thibodeau's failure to make schematic adjustments during the NBA playoffs.

Brunson's career numbers have risen to another level in every statistical category under Thibodeau. The star guard averaged 26 points per game and 7.3 assists this season. Over 18 postseason games, Brunson averaged 37.8 minutes per game, an increase from his regular-season tally of 35.4.

Thibodeau is known to heavily rely on his starting five with the help of key reserves and has never used a deep bench. The Knicks had three players

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