The Knicks are firing Tom Thibodeau in a shocking move to begin their offseason.

The move comes on the heels of the Knicks making the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years, a series they lost to the Pacers in six games.

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<figcaption>The Knicks have fired Tom Thibodeau. <span class="credit">IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect</span></figcaption>

According to The Post’s Stefan Bondy, the decision was made by team president Leon Rose, with a feeling that it is in best interest of getting to next level of winning a championship.

The Knicks are firing Tom Thibodeau in a shocking move to begin their offseason.{ai:summary}<p>The Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. Team president Leon Rose believes this decision is necessary to elevate the team toward championship contention. #sports</p>

Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau after playoff ouster in stunning shakeup

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