Knicks guard Jalen Brunson reaffirmed his confidence in head coach Tom Thibodeau following the team’s Eastern Conference Finals exit against the Pacers.
The New York Knicks came up just short of their first NBA Finals appearance in 26 years, falling to the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals with a 108–125 loss, and dropping the series 2–4.
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Now, as the Knicks enter the offseason, questions loom about the team’s next steps. After a promising campaign that ended in frustration, attention turns to the future of both the roster and the coaching staff, with potential changes on the horizon as the franchise looks to take the next leap forward.
Following the tough Game 6 defeat, Knicks star Jalen Brunson was asked if he still believed head coach Tom Thibodeau was the right man to lead the team. Brunson didn’t hesitate to shut down the question.
"Is that a real question right now? You just asked me if I believe he's the right guy. Yes. Come on," Brunson responded firmly.
Since taking over in 2020, Thibodeau has guided the Knicks to four playoff appearances in five seasons, culminating this year in the team’s deepest postseason run in over two decades. He was also named NBA Coach of the Year in his first season with the franchise (2020–21).
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