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Stephen A.: If the Knicks move on from Thibodeau it would be ‘UNGRATEFUL & UNFAIR!’ 🗣️ | First Take
On First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Jay Williams and Monica McNutt debate whether the New York Knicks should look to move on from head coach Tom Thibodeau, if the Knicks or Minnesota Timberwolves are better suited moving forward and more. 0:00 Should the Knicks move on from Thibs? 4:00 Better suited moving forward: Knicks or…
@TonyTony-ek7io
June 2, 2025 at 9:15 pm
He did a good job
@ttp4511
June 2, 2025 at 9:17 pm
Giannis kant shoot nor hit free throws so the paint gona be closed so to get rid of Kat for him is dumb
@WillieMosley-k9l
June 2, 2025 at 9:21 pm
I don’t know why Minnesota didn’t give rob dillingham minutes.
@jimmyucla
June 2, 2025 at 9:21 pm
Get Quinn, worked under the Spo tree; Knicks need a coach who utilizes the WHOLE team (10-11man rotation). There is a reason the two teams in the current finals are coached with 10 man rotations!
@guyprieto1593
June 2, 2025 at 9:27 pm
The pacers played better. They beat the cavs demolished them even though they were hurt. Does anybody remember the knicks before he got there? The basketball mecca was a joke
@tomnastyV2
June 2, 2025 at 9:28 pm
I say they need Mike Malone by boy thinks Mike Bud
@cbillups1325
June 2, 2025 at 9:32 pm
Thibs is too old school for today’s league
@michaelalexander3257
June 2, 2025 at 9:41 pm
SAS dont even pay attention to what J Williams talking about
@goonzsquad1
June 2, 2025 at 9:46 pm
Knicks have a real good starting 5, but at times they have no flow on offense, we need a real good offensive coach as HC or assistant to really unlock the offense.
@Leo619858
June 2, 2025 at 9:52 pm
Have to agree that the Knicks are much better prepared, just because the East is going to be much easier to handle. The Celtics are going to blow up next season due to their cap space and Tatum being out. Which means your biggest opponents would be Cavs, Pacers, Pistons, and possibly Magic if they can give Banchero help.
The west is so stack right now, Wendy’s said your could be a top tier team and be 42 and 40 in the west, that’s how stacked it is. Not only was this likely the strongest west conference we’ve ever seen, this wasn’t even including Mavs and Spurs, who should be back at full strength next season. Folks barely got time to see the magic Wemby and Fox was cooking up. The wolves better make sure they go to the lab this summer.
@Evilevilmonkeyy
June 2, 2025 at 10:04 pm
I think bodenhozer is the guy for the job
@MorelliDaniel
June 2, 2025 at 10:05 pm
Fire Thibs
@keithcramer8194
June 2, 2025 at 10:07 pm
Time ESPN stops putting these bums on as analyst. Jay williams played one season for Bulls before screwing chicago by wrecking his motorcycle which he wasnt supposed to be riding. Nobody wants to listen to these bums whom are not championship or Hall of famers. NBC got Michael Jordan. ESPN sucks
@ItsJADA
June 2, 2025 at 10:15 pm
Cutting SA at the end is hilarious
@instantactionz4284
June 2, 2025 at 10:19 pm
Look up the video where Knicks blew a 26 or 28 point lead against Brooklyn and see Stephen A’s reaction🤣🤣
@user-cx5ej2nm9m
June 2, 2025 at 10:23 pm
The knicks are who we thought they were…average team. Fire the coach isn’t solving anything. A 5/11 guard with poor shot selection and a 6/10 forward who camps out on the three point line. Coach can’t call plays
@drewilliams8166
June 2, 2025 at 10:24 pm
Ill swap him out for mark jackson
@Therealjames-b5o
June 2, 2025 at 10:25 pm
The Knicks are still one player away from being great!!! They exceeded expectations this year, and had a great season!!! Keep Tom and try and add another piece!!!
@SportstalkNYC15
June 2, 2025 at 10:28 pm
Landry shamet can ball so can Payne add Mitchell and mcbride and it’s a decent second team that can keep you in games and hold leads. Brunson was gassed he couldn’t get to the rim he was so tired let’s not forget this man drove drose to the ground
@michaelcuttita4316
June 2, 2025 at 10:30 pm
Go get Jay Wright if interested. He ran a 4 out 1 in offense. Perfect for this roster. Those Nova teams played defense too
@kelvinbirch5641
June 2, 2025 at 10:31 pm
The Knicks have the wrong coach
@windyfanatic498
June 2, 2025 at 10:51 pm
Stop talking nonsense about the Western Conference. How would you explain Pacers wining it all. The biggest upset in NBA history? East is as good as the West in my opinion
@frantzpierre6596
June 2, 2025 at 10:56 pm
Steven A Smith makes me scratch my head every time he speaks
@yaboiconnor6599
June 2, 2025 at 11:10 pm
Thibs doesn’t have a good offensive scheme and can’t defend 3 pointers. He’s an outdated coach
@GabrielAngel1101
June 2, 2025 at 11:13 pm
11:23 That question about Kat is the moment where all of First Take should be drug tested.