New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau retains the support of two key figures within the organization as the team navigates the aftermath of its Eastern Conference Finals exit. Reports from Moneyline indicate that Thibodeau has the backing of team president Leon Rose and has garnered 'full buy-in' from star guard Jalen Brunson.

In a postgame press conference, Brunson was specifically asked about Thibodeau's standing as the team's head coach. His affirmative response regarding Thibodeau being 'the right guy' reflects the confidence placed in the coach by the star player. Nevertheless, Moneyline notes the ultimate decision regarding the coaching situation rests with team governor James Dolan.

While it is challenging to assign blame for the Knicks' series loss squarely on Thibodeau's shoulders, it is worth noting that the team had all its key players available this season, leading to less scrutiny of Thibodeau's rotations. Moreover, issues surrounding the team’s defensive performance cannot be attributed solely to coaching. Analysts have pointed out that the Knicks struggled defensively, particularly when Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns played together, revealing an area of concern behind the scenes. Complicating matters for Thibodeau is the limited ability of Rose to significantly enhance the roster due to depleted draft capital and restricted payroll flexibility. As recent acquisitions like Towns and Mikal Bridges have already exhausted major roster improvement options, any potential trades, especially involving Towns due to his substantial contract, seem daunting. Consequently, the prospect of changing the head coach remains a viable option for Rose and Dolan if they seek a different outcome. While Thibodeau's dismissal is not a foregone conclusion, it would not be entirely unexpected.