The shockwaves are still pouring through the NBA after the Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau from his head coaching role.
He led New York to the Eastern Conference playoffs in four of five seasons — including a trip to the conference finals this year.
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It fell to the Pacers in the finals; however, Thibodeau guided the Knicks to back-to-back 50+ win campaign.
New York supporters are not happy, but the organization is looking for a new coach. NBA fans used this moment to go to social media provide opinions on who they think the Knicks should hire. Michael Malone, former head coach of the Denver Nuggets, has been the popular choice. He coached the Nuggets to an NBA Championship in 2023 and guided Nikola Jokic to multiple Most Valuable Player honors. We will see what the Knicks do, but the fans would love to see Malone as the next coach.
Mike Malone gotta get that Knicks job! Who else is on the market?
ā Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) June 3, 2025
Mike Malone as my new head coach after suffering from Thibs ball for 5 years
pic.twitter.com/XsPK6XA2xFā jah ???????? (@razor1751) June 3, 2025
Mike Malone will be hired I’m like 100% guaranteeing it https://t.co/uM3wQC7F7d
ā Russ’ TD ā” (@RussFcb) June 3, 2025
mike malone bout to take his spot https://t.co/JqIeHoczER pic.twitter.com/TncuQsPvJD
ā jokic mid range ???????? (@15notdone) June 3, 2025
Mike Malone, get ready to learn NEW YORK CITY https://t.co/RDZq7G3iTj
ā The Sage (@TheBBallSage) June 3, 2025
Stephen M. Smith is a writer for Ball Exclusives. You can follow him on X via @CoachingMSmith.
