As the Knicks grapple with a disappointing loss, Thibodeau has come under fire for his rotations and reluctance to rest his stars during the regular season. However, he has the full faith of the front office and superstar Jalen Brunson, so for now, it seems that his job is safe despite falling short of the NBA Finals.

Jalen Brunson, the standout for the New York Knicks, delivered remarkable performances throughout the 2024-25 NBA season. Brunson and the Knicks showcased their strength by defeating both the Detroit Pistons and the Boston Celtics in the playoff series,

The New York Knicks went further than they’d gone in 25 years, just not as far as they hoped. They signaled they were serious about making a run at the NBA title when they traded for Mikal Bridges in the summer and then Karl-Anthony Towns in a preseason blockbuster.

According to a report by the Athletic’s James L. Edwards III and Fred Katz, the Knicks coaching staff was “cautious of its future” this playoffs and aware there could’ve been “changes” if they’d lost to Detroit in the first round or Boston in the second round.

If the Knicks can get off to a strong start in Game 6 on Saturday and force a Game 7, Tom Thibodeau’s mid-series adjustments will be celebrated.