The Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday after what was an overwhelmingly successful stint with the franchise that brought them back to the forefront of the NBA world. The decision came just days after the Knicks fell to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals, which was the team’s first appearance in that round since 2000.

Former NBA veteran Olden Polynice is not a big fan of the Minnesota Timberwolves keeping Chris Finch because he feels Michael Malone would be a better choice.

Rumors on social media have already begun regarding Michael Malone and the Knicks after Tom Thibodeau being fired.

Tom Thibodeau's departure from the New York Knicks sparks coaching speculation. Kendrick Perkins proposes Michael Malone, citing his championship experience and New York roots. The suggestion faces mixed reactions online.

(Given the news of the week, while the timing was weird, it was obviously done to serve as a quickie in-season and postseason audition for coach David Adelman on Josh Kroenke’s part. The Nuggets got their groove back, and DA got the job.)

After being fired following nearly 10 years of coaching three-time MVP Nikola Jokić, Gilgeous-Alexander’s biggest competition for this year’s award, Malone was effusive in his praise for Gilgeous-Alexander after his 31 points and nine assists led the Thunder over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

Playing back-to-back seven-game series, Denver had Oklahoma hand them a semi-final exit. After proceeding to the WCF, the Thunder showed complete dominance in Game 1. Addressing OKC's win, Mike Malone mentioned how Shai showed he was the true MVP, stirring up social media.

Josh Kroenke saw the writing on the wall toward the end of the Nuggets season, which is why he decided to fire Michael Malone.