The New York Knicks have a coveted head coaching vacancy after firing Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday after five seasons at the helm.Here we take a look at five competent candidates the organization could hire to get it over the hump following an exit in the Eastern Conference finals:Michael MaloneNBA head coaching experience: 904 games (Kings,

The New York Knicks announced the firing of Tom Thibodeau on June 3, and a finalist for the Suns position could be in the running to replace him.

A whole host of intriguing names have been mentioned as Tom Thibodeau's possible successor as the Knicks search for a replacement.