That collapse marked the beginning of the end of the Knicks' magical postseason run. Shortly after Thibodeau's firing, Knicks players and the NBA world reacted, including current guard Josh Hart. Thibodeau compiled a 226-174 record in the regular season and went 24-23 during the playoffs during his five-year stint with the Knicks.

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.

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.