Thibodeau helped New York reach its first Eastern Conference finals since 2000, losing in Game 6 to the Indiana Pacers. This is the first time the Knicks have changed head coaches after making the conference/division finals or NBA Finals the previous season, according to ESPN Research.

Some of the most well-known Knicks fans, like actor Ben Stiller, also reacted to the news in real time, as well as some large Knicks-focused accounts on social media. For the most part, Knicks fans were grateful for how Thibodeau helped turn the franchise around.

After the Knicks relieved coach Tom Thibodeau of his coaching duties on Tuesday, Josh Hart and former players took to social media to share their reactions to the move.