2 Former NBA Head Coaches ‘Linked’ to Knicks’ Vacancy originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Knicks just enjoyed one of the best seasons in recent memory. While the pursuit of an NBA Title came to an end at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, they made the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000.

The New York Knicks will be searching for a new coach in the offseason after they relieved coach Tom Thibodeau of his duties. Per the team, Thibodeau is out as coach of the Knicks just days after he and the team were ousted in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Should Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla be worried about the firing of New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau? The Knicks front office recently came to the decision that it was time to move on from Thibs despite the former Boston assistant coach having gotten New York farther than they have been in the playoffs for the last quarter-century.