Thibbs Gone?! Knicks Turmoil, Finals Preview, the 'Inside the NBA' Farewell at Turner | Real Ones

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🗓️ 3 June 2025

⏱️ 132 minutes

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Tom Thibodeau was relieved of his duties as the head coach of the New York Knicks after the team made a conference finals run for the first time in 25 years. Logan Murdock and Howard Beck react to the news and try to figure out what ultimately led to Thibs's firing after having a fairly successful run and bringing the Knicks out of mediocrity? Can a new coach improve the team, or do they still have to make changes to the roster in order to compete? Then, throw out your big-market biases: There are two very exciting teams in the NBA Finals! Logan and Howard preview the matchup and discuss whether the way the Thunder and Pacers' rosters are constructed is how team-building should be. Plus, 'Inside the NBA' has officially ended at Turner and will move to ESPN. Logan and Howard are joined by Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson of The Press Box to discuss the transition and what the show will look like. The guys also discuss their favorite moments from the show. (0:30): Knicks Fire Tom Thibodeau (29:24): Fan Duel Ad Break (32:00): Thoughts on OKC-Pacers Finals (1:11:12 )Saying Goodbye to the NBA on TNT with Joel Anderson and Bryan Curtis The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag! [email protected] Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck Guests: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson Producers: Clifford Augustin and Victoria Valencia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	What's good?
0:00.6	Logan Murdoch here with Real Ones.
0:02.0	We have a really action-packed episode for you today.
0:05.0	A lot of things going on.
0:06.5	Tibbs getting fired.
0:08.2	NBA finals preview.
0:09.6	And then we have me and Howard Beck are talking to Joel Anderson and Brian Curtis about inside the NBA.
0:15.6	All that next on Real Ons.
0:17.3	Hey, Cliff, play the theme music.
0:29.6	What's popping?
0:30.4	Real ones.
0:31.5	Logan Murdoch here.
0:33.0	Howard Beck over there.
0:36.2	We already recorded a pod and we were ready to go.
0:39.2	Howard was leaving Sacramento on his way to the Bay Area and not see me and then go to Oklahoma City from SFO and he was already packed
0:44.9	and then we get the text of doom not only for the person that we're about to talk to, but for us
0:51.1	in general because we had to record a topper for this podcast and the reason why we were recorded a topper for this podcast is because Tom Tibido has
0:57.2	gotten fired by the New York Knicks.
1:00.1	This episode is brought to you by State Farm.
1:02.7	On the basketball court, the best players know when to pass.
1:05.8	And off the court, you still need teammates who are there when it counts.
1:09.3	That's where State Farm comes in.
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