The New York Knicks are currently down 0-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals. It’s another close loss, people pinning on the head coach, Tom Thibodeau.
After dropping 0-2, the New York Knicks are in trouble against the Indiana Pacers. It was a rough Eastern final for the Knicks, leading them to receive the Flak. ESPN’s well-known critic and Knicks fan Stephen A. Smith was one of the big critics.
His main issue with the Knicks was Tom Thibodeau’s rotation. The Karl Anthony town bench was a big decision in the fourth quarter, but Thibodeau defended it. But it puts him on the forefront for critics.
The Knicks could easily rise 2-0 against the Pacers, but they’re losing in a close game. Knicks fans are unhappy with the outcome, especially when they feel that Thibodeau is wrong. The biggest problem people have is town time on the bench.
Critics have always called for Thibodeau’s preference for short spins. He doesn’t want to use more than eight players, which leads to some unstable performances. That’s why many people have found the decision to leave the strange town on the bench.
“I threw last night. I was so tired of what I saw. I can’t bench Karl Anthony Towns for seven minutes in the fourth quarter, I just can’t do that,” Stephen A. Smith said of Game 2.
“I point my fingers directly at him. His arms just sit there, folded, looking completely helpless. Well, he wasn’t helpless. At the end of the day you’re Indiana being a loser and still come back and win.
As one of the Knicks’ roster stars, the town finds him sitting on the bench. Of course, being in court would not have guaranteed a trinket to win. But he would have given them a boost, especially with their attacks.
Thibodeau thought he would stick it out without a town. The stats also mean that Kat was the worst in the game, as he had a plus or minus of -20. Despite these bad statistics, the town of trust may have been the best choice, even in his struggle.
Smith was unhappy with Thibodeau’s rotation, but he also spoke of concern about the town’s mentality. Staying on the bench at a critical moment can be difficult for any player, especially the starter.
“From a personality perspective, I’m worried that he’ll be upset. When he gets upset, he comes out and shoots. Just jack the ball and I don’t know how effective it will be for the Knicks,” Smith continued.
