SHOCKING Knicks Injury Update... Thibodeau UNDER FIRE by Fans | Knicks News

[@jtpj4245]

Hukporti and Dadiet need to play. Thibs needs to trust these guys more.

[@finessefulj8489]

Lets keep Towns out until Friday earliest

[@citizenx3801]

Let’s keep Towns and get rid of Thibs.

[@chrisgotti279]

⁠@@citizenx3801lol

[@JoseVazQueZ-xp3ul]

Play Hukiporti 15 minutes tonight if Towns doesnt play! If Thibs doesn't play Hukiporti I believe the Knicks under Thibs will never have a healthy enough team to compete in May!

[@thesportsjunkie4827]

He should’ve had Hukporti there a Long time ago. The dude is ridiculous

[@Track.Monkey]

@JoseVazQueZ-xp3ul Thibs can't play Ariel Hukporti as yet because we still need to make a few moves this off-season. If he plays Hukporti and he balls out, teams will want him included in any trade with the Knicks this off-season. We did the exact thing with IQ and Duce, so I expect Thibs to play Sims and I expect this will be Sims last season with the Knicks. I expect next Hukporti to be our 3rd string Center next season, whether or not we trade Mitch.

[@Umar-y1w5q]

Put the bench in f the talk the bench is the only solution to the equation, we are getting beat by bench & good ball rotation and realizing who's guarding who! Tom needs to be in the scouting business I truly believe the coach need to fall back!

[@EricC-mk8vn]

again and again thibs will never change. he doesnt coach to win. he coaches not to lose. he does not coach with strategy. he at best is an asst coach. his defense is overrated. the knicks record does not reflect the talent of the team. hire mike brown. hire someone who actually coaches games. thibs does not make adjustments during games.

[@Ruzande-ys4is]

Leon you not seeing this ‼️⁉️🤨 if we don't make the finals because of injuries then tibs should be fired ‼️

[@Songselectrs]

We never leaving the second round with this head coach.

[@Track.Monkey]

Are you delusional? The Cavs have the best record in the Association at 31-4, and the Celtics are the NBA Champions and of them are in the East. As Knicks fans, we want our team to win a Chip, but we still have to be patient. This team is still a few pieces away from being a Championships or bust team, and it's not because of Thibs' shortcomings. It's just the hand that we were dealt. We lost I-Hart to OKC, and we were forced to take another step back and part with Donte in the KAT trade because we were going to be without Mitchell Robinson to start the season. We still don't know how and when Mitch is going to return. That's not on Thibs. Hopefully, this off-season Rose can make a few additions without any substantial subtractions, so we move closer to winning a Chip. In the meantime, let's continue to support Thibs and the team and see how far we make it this playoffs notwithstanding our obvious shortcomings.

[@eharlem3]

@@Track.Monkey💯 not to mention while I love Mitch’s rim protection etc he is completely unreliable and is battling being constantly injured thats a recipe for disaster from your big always.

[@Track.Monkey]

@Songselectrs Thibs is currently our best coaching option and just signed a contract extension that runs to the 2027-2028 season. I love Thibs. I know he's not perfect, but he works his ass off preparing his teams no matter the situation and that I'm willing to live with.

[@crich1865]

Injuries are apart of the game

Thibs is 70…. He’s not going to change

[@juliomercado5104]

Age or not, this coach is just plain stubborn and needs to really look at how the league has changed. Knicks down double digits in the 4th qtr with 3 to 4 of his starters on the bench with 5 mins and change to go and he then brings those starters in. What did he think, they were trading leads and baskets all game. Did he think he was going to strike lightning in a bottle and they were going to come back and win the game? Kept them in till the end and Towns come out limping, that was a scary scene to see. At season end they really need to evaluate this coach thoroughly and decide whether they will ever win a chip with Thibs and his ancient style of coaching!

@ Leon Rose and James Dolan seems enamored with Thibs and that’s the bottom line. 50 years ago, the fans could threaten to not support the team but that doesn’t work anymore. The Knicks are sold out of the luxury boxes and the floor seats for the next 5 years. They have a cable deal and his money is guaranteed. The Knicks , Lakers and Warriors are always in the top 3 in revenue. ..Stop caring so much. Wealthy people often hire people who the are comfortable being around and not necessarily who is best for the job. Thibs is a DEI hire.

[@thesportsjunkie4827]

Lol

[@evenbest4952]

The bench needs work ASAP. Trust your rookies and bench or trade em but plz let them Shine and Flourish.

[@thesportsjunkie4827]

Exactly tell that to Tibbs

[@718Fresh2Death]

I'm trading OG Anunoby fkr prices,that fool ain't worth 100 million more then brunson, probably the stupidest contract this franchise has ever given a role player smh

[@Track.Monkey]

@718Fresh2Death What do you know about NBA contracts and what it takes to build a competitive NBA team? The Knicks had to sign OG or lose him to the 76ers.

[@johnstrika9170]

You may not want to say it, but the majority of Knicks fans will: Thibs needs to be fired. People can't blame the bench talent when this clown has done this on every single team he's coached. Rose needs to stop protecting his boy, for the health of his damn team

[@tahjvarela1518]

I thought I was the only one thinking that

[@Track.Monkey]

If New York really takes your advice and fires Thibs, who's going to Coach the Knicks? You? lol

[@idriysnorwood3247]

He's ight get Elmer Fudd wita beard outta here

[@idriysnorwood3247]

Mark Jackson

[@snakekingification]

Us DFS players love Thibs coaching strategies 😅

[@knicksdigest]

😂😂😂

[@adamwilliams8099]

Damn enough is enough! Leon Rose must fire Thibodeau!

[@DaRulerRules]

Not likely, being this is the best the Knicks been in 15 years

[@eddierodriguez3328]

14 players in the roster for what

[@ChrisMarshall-on7tn]

Thibs is a stubborn old man who is an assistant coach. He should've stayed with Doc Rivers, together they may have won another championship. Pat Riley did the same thing when he was coach.

[@juliomercado5104]

Rightfully so, this coach is so stubborn and unfortunately will lead to more fatigue and player injuries. Come playoff time this team will be running on fumes. Sad that they have a nice core of players, but a coach who refuses to catch up with the rest of the league.

[@rolandchestnut9076]

TIBBS WILL NEVER EVER CHANGE PERIOD

[@eddierodriguez3328]

Fire 🔥 thibs he’s not the right coach for the Knicks over playing heavy minutes to the staring 5

[@patrickaime149]

This a wake up call for Thib. It's time for him to use our bench more. Give them some minutes.

[@thesportsjunkie4827]

I blame it all on Tibbs

[@patrickaime149]

Staying healthy is the key 🔑

[@usot.]

The Knicks have no shot at beating the Celtics in a series be for real.

[@40xScope]

Y’all not beating anyone.

[@skipdigiovanni6200]

Happened with RJ when he was with us. Hurt either way under 2 minutes left

[@eddierodriguez3328]

14 players in the roster for what playoffs time a lot of injuries

[@startreksulu]

Blame all injuries on Thibs. Make him the scapegoat.

[@idriysnorwood3247]

Most definitely the stuff follows him wherever he head coaches at.

[@jonnytheboy-h4m]

This is the beginning of the end of the playoffs run for the Knicks... If they don't replace tibs or he does not radically change, they're not going anywhere and he's going to really mess up people's careers.

[@shoquan9434]

Thibs play his starters a lot because he’s trying to help us hit on our parlays

[@knicksdigest]

LMAO I'll take it

[@Nekowhite93]

Town is giving more effort and probably playing harder. thibs should relax. On katts side there may be a way to train so the new effort he’s giving doesn’t hurt him.

[@worrellselvin5088]

This is so freaking funny! I said to myself that this coach is running these players in the ground! The starters are constantly on the floor! This is crazy!!! How about playing a ten man rotation? How about the bench, how about playing the rookies? This doesn’t make sense whatsoever! I’m watching Towns, Bronson and Bridges and I’m telling you these guys are worn out by the top of the fourth quarter! Let’s put everything in the playoffs, that’s when we need those guys to play heavy minutes.

[@eugenioreyes8814]

Yes,thibs is running his players to the ground,I love him to some aspects, but this part of his coaching , I hate it 😮😮

[@chriskringle5191]

That's what happened to D. Rose, Thibodeau played him too much... This ain't no NBA video game where you can turn off the Player Fatigue Option... 🤣

[@lbnycity89]

I don’t wanna see Kat until the OKC game Friday.

[@cisosantiago]

Knicks problem is, Brunson thinks he's the only player in his team, Too much ISO ball! Way too SELFISH!! Personal Stat Padding.

[@mrfreckles861]

At this point thibs said he's not changing the way he coaches so I guess the knicks are limping into the playoffs just like last year if im the owner it's also my job to protect our players so I'm having a sit down with thibs and let him know we have to use our bench to help keep our starters healthy learn from Joakim Noah Derrick Rose and the Chicago days

[@eddierodriguez3328]

14 players in the roster for what playoffs time a lot of injuries always the same story

[@24tupana]

I do like Tom but he needs to rest his players more, expend the roster, let other players develop and have your starters fresh and ready for the payoffs.

[@kirwinnixon7656]

The whole time when we were on that 9 win streak every time I looked at the time on the floor the starters are out there average 40mins per in fact Bridges & Josh Hart are 1st & 2nd & OG is like 6th in the NBA in mins that's ridiculous even if these players say love being out there Thibs job is to manage everyone & be smart he has a whole bench there for cheerleaders Thibs is ridiculous & us fans knew this was crap was coming again..🤦🏽‍♂️

[@pengbrown5288]

Time to switch coaches let tibs be the defensive coach ‼️

[@alan1841ify]

We probably gonna get blown out on Friday

[@michaelpeltyn3072]

This coach never learns. These guys will be toast within a month. Too many minutes. Towns and Anunoby have bad injury histories. Watch for that. Also, I agree the bench is thin. We gave up too many #1's for Bridges and now we're handicapped trying to trade for bench depth.. Should have been 3 picks...not 5...I mean he is good but he's not exactly Anthony Edwards. FIVE #1 picks??? Come on. I would love to get Divincenzo back. It would help the bench tremendously. I don't care if he's having a rough year in Minnesota. He was a dog in NY that played with heart and energy and made big shots.

[@jrheisler]

If Thibs plays Precious 40 minutes, or at all at the 5, I'm done with him.

[@thesportsjunkie4827]

40?? You nuts. 20 n 20 w Hukporti there & please no Sims

[@jrheisler]

@@thesportsjunkie4827 Sims was solid!

[@alan1841ify]

How is he under fire when thibs is gonna keep doing it this game the next game and the game after

[@vig37]

Thinbs needs to play tue vench but y'all crazy for demand this man being fired. The team is what it is because of him and Leon Rose

[@bobfisher-zd2lt]

Mark Jackson!!!

[@djsthemetereman]

😂Thibs won't play benchs so injuries will continue to pile up

[@AmandaabnamA]

Overplaying and underplaying. Overcook undercooked straight to jail

[@shelladon1044]

Tell thibs stop playing the starters so much we can win with this team just plat the bench ....you been coaching like this for your whole career never won because you burn out your players tom definitely ended drose legacy smh 🤦

[@UltimateOHSAViolator]

Naw naw naw naw. He should be fired.

[@40xScope]

Give it up. Y’all are just pretenders .

[@jibbydiggz2187]

Thibbs is trash!!!! cmon ,am. hes a scared coach

[@718Fresh2Death]

I'm trading OG nunoby fkr prices,that fool ain't worth 100 million more then brunson, probably the stupidest contracts this franchise has ever given a bench player smfh

[@knicksdigest]

Calling OG a bench player is unreal lol