Austin Rivers most recently played in the NBA during the 2022-23 season. Toward the end of his career (2020-21), Rivers spent part of one season with the New Y

Former New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau breaks his silence on firing with his first-ever social media post on X.

Former 11-year NBA journeyman Austin Rivers, a solid pro in his day, has weighed in on the New York Knicks ' post-Tom Thibodeau drama. The team has apparently requested interviews with the current head coaches of five rival squads, and has been denied for all of them.

The New York Knicks have faced a ton of backlash after firing Tom Thibodeau in the days following their elimination from the Eastern Conference Finals. During the series, Thibodeau struggled to get the Knicks over the hump in a very winnable matchup against the Indiana Pacers.

The NBA world has been all over Tom Thibodeau since he was fired as head coach of the New York Knicks just days after their Eastern Conference Finals exit.

Despite leading the New York Knicks to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time in 25 years, Tom Thibodeau is out as coach. The decision seemed hasty, but according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, the plug was pulled over usage concerns with Jalen Brunson and Thibodeau's failure to make schematic adjustments during the NBA playoffs.

Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart reflect on Tom Thibodeau's impact on the Knicks following his firing. Discover their thoughts.