Knicks' Josh Hart rips Tom Thibodeau critics in social media post

Hart lost his starting job during the Eastern Conference Finals, so it would be understandable if he felt some bitterness toward Thibodeau. His social media post suggests that is not the case.

Thibodeau coached the Knicks for five seasons and led them to the playoffs four times. New York won 50 or more games each of the last two years under Thibodeau. It also managed to knock off the defending-champion Boston Celtics in the playoffs this season.

Some unflattering reports have surfaced about Thibodeau in recent days, and it is fair to wonder if the team leaked them in order to justify parting ways with a successful coach. If the rumors are part of some sort of smear campaign, Hart does not want any involvement in it.