The Knicks parted ways with Thibodeau on Tuesday, June 3 after five years as New York's head coach Ben Stiller reacted on social media to the surprising news that the Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau Stiller penned a thoughtful tribute to Thibodeau and credited him with making the Knicks "relevant again" Thibodeau led the Knicks to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time since 2000 The New York Knicks continue to pull on Ben Stiller's heart strings.

Ben Stiller was one of the most visible supporters of the New York Knicks during their unexpected run to the Eastern Conference Finals this year, and the award-winning actor believes Tom Thibodeau deserves much of the credit for the success.