ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Tuesday that, "The New York Knicks are relieving Tom Thibodeau of his duties as head coach, sources tell ESPN. Thibodeau led the Knicks to their first East Finals in 25 years, made playoffs in 4 of 5 years and led Knicks to consecutive 50+ win seasons for first time since the 1990s."

The reactions were wide-ranging after the New York Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau, with Ben Stiller and the entire NBA world weighing in on the decision.

A prominent New York Knicks fan is feeling sentimental in the wake of the team's decision to fire coach Tom Thibodeau. Actor Ben Stiller was one of several notable people that shared their thoughts about the firing on social media.