Lue Slams Knicks for Firing Thibodeau
Tyronn Lue (LA Clippers)
September 2025
LA Clippers coach Tyronn Lue criticised the New York Knicks for firing Tom Thibodeau despite reaching the Eastern Conference Finals, calling the decision baffling after a successful 51-31 season. Lue told Shannon Sharpe the Knicks acted rashly in replacing Thibodeau with Mike Brown. With stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, Lue argued New York wasted momentum by prioritising “championship or bust” over consistency.