2020–21 New York Knicks season
The 2020–21 New York Knicks season was the 75th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On July 30, 2020, the Knicks hired Tom Thibodeau as their new head coach.
| 2020–21 New York Knicks season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Tom Thibodeau |
| General manager | Scott Perry |
| Owners | Madison Square Garden Sports |
| Arena | Madison Square Garden |
| Results | |
| Record | 41–31 (.569) |
| Place | Division: 3rd (Atlantic) Conference: 4th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | First round (lost to Hawks 1–4) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | MSG TV |
| Radio | WEPN-FM |
Fan attendance in home games was prohibited until February 23, 2021, per an executive order from then-Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo. The Knicks reopened Madison Square Garden to spectators on February 23.
On May 3, with a 118–104 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, the Knicks clinched their first winning season since the 2012–13 season, and on May 12, clinched their first playoff appearance since 2013, ending their eight-year playoff drought.
The Knicks faced the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 2021 NBA playoffs, losing in five games.
After the regular season, Julius Randle was named NBA Most Improved Player, while head coach Tom Thibodeau was named the NBA Coach of the Year, becoming the first Knicks head coach since Pat Riley in 1992–93 to receive the award.