Oct 30, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts from the sideline against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Miami Heat's Kevin Love Hilariously Trolls Knicks After Tom Thibodeau Firing

Originally posted on Miami Heat on SI | By Branson Brooks | Last updated Jun 4, 2025 6:47 AM ET

The NBA has repeatedly shown no job is safe regardless of success.

The New York Knicks announced Tuesday they have relieved coach Tom Thibodeau of his duties. The decision comes just three days after the team was eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals.

Miami Heat forward Kevin Love reacted to the news on Instagram by posting a popular video compilation of former WWE owner Vince McMahon going on a firing spree. Love captioned the post "James Dolan bringing Thibs into his office after he took the Knicks to their first Eastern Conference Finals in 25 years…."

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In the conference finals, the Knicks loss the first two games of the series at home before being closed out in six by the Pacers.

In five seasons with the Knicks, Thibodeau, 67, had a 226-174 record and led New York to the playoffs in four of those seasons. The firing also comes less than a year after he reportedly agreed to a three-year contract extension to remain with the team.