After leading the New York Knicks to their deepest playoff run in 25 years, Tom Thibodeau ’s tenure with the Knicks ended in a way that sources close to him described as both shocking and painful. According to The Athletic’s Ian O’Connor, the former Knicks head coach felt betrayed by people within the Knicks organization following his dismissal .

“When you find out that people you helped either weren’t with you in the end or didn’t fight for you like you fought for them, that stings,” a source close to Thibodeau said to The Athletic.

Thibodeau spent five seasons in New York. He compiled a 226-174 record and guided the franchise to four playoff appearances. His leadership helped transform a team that had been a consistent underachiever into a legitimate contender. Their biggest

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