NBA Exec Makes Harsh Prediction About Tom Thibodeau’s Future With Knicks

Tom Thibodeau won his second NBA Coach of the Year award in 2020-21. The New York Knicks finished the season with a record of 41-31. They finished 11th in the Eastern Conference and missed out on the playoffs. Training camps open in less than a week and the regular season starts on October 19th.

East GM drops truth bomb on Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau. Thibodesau will be fired if the team doesn't finish in the top 10 in their division. The executive believes Thibs will get fired even if they finish 10th. Each of Thibodau's previous stints as a head coach in NBA have ended in unceremonious ending.

Knicks lost out on the Donovan Mitchell sweepstakes this summer. NBA executive suggests that New York could be interested in DeMar DeRozan. De Rozans played 76 games for the Bulls last season. He was an MVP candidate. He earned his fifth All-Star nod and third All NBA selection. The executive believes that Chicago could get some good offers for De Rozan this season if they have a bad season and are willing to explore all options.