Josh Hart calls out Knicks fans critical of Tom Thibodeau

Mar 11, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart had some pointed words for the team’s fans in the wake of coach Tom Thibodeau’s firing.

Hart sounded off on X Thursday about fans who have been critical of Thibodeau. He referred to the critics as “lame as hell” and said those fans should appreciate what the coach was able to do during his tenure.

“All yall talking trash about Thibs lame as hell,” Hart wrote. “A different direction was taken but yall should be appreciative for what he did for the team and organization.”

All yall talking trash about Thibs lame as hell. A different direction was taken but yall should be appreciative for what he did for the team and organization
— Josh Hart (@joshhart) June 12, 2025

Hart may be confusing some Knicks criticism with Thibodeau criticism. The team’s haphazard coaching search has been the subject of some mockery since the Thibodeau firing, but Knicks fans by and large do seem to appreciate what the former coach was able to do for the team.

Thibodeau and Knicks fans seem to have a healthy respect for each other. It remains to be seen if the next coach, whoever it may be, is able to win over the fans the same way.