The Knicks’ decision to fire Tom Thibodeau serves as a reminder that Heat coach Erik Spoelstra is the longest active-tenured head coach with one team in the NBA.

Another reminder that Spoelstra is currently the NBA's longest active-tenured head coach with one team came when the New York Knicks announced the firing of head coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday.

Many have wondered if there were others on the list, such as Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr or Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the Knicks did not ...

The #Knicks need to do everything possible to get Erik Spoelstra out of Miami. However remote the possibility, they need to investigate it. @ESPNRadio — Mark Zinno (@MarkZinno) June 3, 2025.

Sometimes the bench can be the difference, something that clearly become a factor for Tom Thibodeau, Erik Spoelstra in the NBA playoffs. Now one is gone.