Ben Stiller Issues Strong Reaction to Knicks Firing Tom Thibodeau originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Knicks shocked the NBA world on Tuesday by firing head coach Tom Thibodeau. The Knicks made the conference finals this year for the first time since 2000, losing to the Indiana Pacers in six games.

After his team was eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in the eastern conference finals on May 31, the Knicks announced on Tuesday, June 3, that they've parted ways with their legendary coach Tom Thibodeau — and Stiller, who sat courtside during the Knicks' deep run this postseason, immediately reacted to the shocking decision.