Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Rick Pitino Not Interested in Knicks Coaching Role After Thibodeau
The New York Knicks, after a good playoff run, fired their coach Tom Thibodeau.
People wondered if Rick Pitino, a famous coach, would take over.
However, Pitino said he wasn't interested.
He felt bad for Thibodeau, who had helped the Knicks do well.
The Knicks' president thanked Thibodeau for his work.
Pitino is currently coaching at St. John's University and has had a long coaching career, winning championships with other teams.
It is not known who the Knicks' will hire next.
The New York Knicks dismissed head coach Tom Thibodeau after the team's Eastern Conference Finals appearance.
Rick Pitino, current coach at St. John’s, declined any interest in becoming the next Knicks head coach.
Pitino expressed sympathy for Thibodeau, acknowledging his impact on the team's recent success.
Under Thibodeau, the Knicks had their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 25 years.
Knicks president Leon Rose thanked Thibodeau for his contributions and wished him well.
- Who
- Rick Pitino and Tom Thibodeau
- What
- Pitino declined interest in the Knicks head coach position.
- When
- Recent, following the Knicks' playoff exit.
- Where
- New York
- Why
- Tom Thibodeau was dismissed; to address rumors of Pitino taking over.
- Rick Pitino's Current Position
- St. John’s University
- Tom Thibodeau's Tenure End
- Dismissed after Eastern Conference Finals
- Tom Thibodeau's Years with Knicks
- 5 seasons
- Pitino won NCAA title with Kentucky
- 1996