Leon Rose Goes on ‘Roommates Show,’ Discusses Decision to Dismiss Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau
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New York Knicks president Leon Rose publicly addressed the organization’s dismissal of head coach Tom Thibodeau during an appearance on the “Roommates Show” podcast released on June 24 2026. The interview fulfilled a commitment Rose had previously made to the show’s hosts.
Rose used the platform to outline why the franchise decided to move on from Thibodeau, who had guided the team for several seasons. While he did not provide a detailed play-by-play of internal deliberations, Rose emphasized that the front office believed a change was necessary and said the move was made in the best interests of the team’s long-term goals.
The executive’s comments marked his first extended public explanation of the coaching change since the Knicks announced Thibodeau’s firing earlier this year. Rose told the podcast he wanted to speak directly to fans and thanked Thibodeau for his contributions during his tenure in New York.
Source: New York Post
