Knicks Guard Makes Big Personal Announcement During Offseason
Knicks Guard Makes Big Personal Announcement During Offseason originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The New York Knicks are going to be under a microscope all offseason long after firing Tom Thibodeau, who was the head coach of the team for five seasons.
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Most recently, Thibodeau led the Knicks to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 25 years. With Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns leading the way on the hardwood, Thibodeau had New York just two wins away from the NBA Finals.
Still, the Knicks believe they need another head coach to help them achieve their first NBA title since 1973.
While the club goes through an extensive head coaching search, the rest of the team will wait to see how the squad shakes out.
May 21, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) controls the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) in the third quarter during game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.© Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Trades and roster moves could be on the way. One player whose role seems safe, though, is Miles McBride.
The backup guard provided valuable playoff minutes for the Knicks this season. While there was plenty to be impressed with as it pertains to his on-court play, he recently made a major off-court announcement.
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McBride and Ana Zortea shared on Instagram late on Sunday night that they welcomed their baby girl into the world.
"God is great," McBride shared on Instagram. "I love you babygirl"
This past season, McBride emerged as a real rotational piece for the Knicks, averaging 9.5 points, 2.9 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game while playing 24.9 minutes per contest.
Not only was the West Virginia product a strong contributor as a shooter this past season, but he was also the Knicks' strongest point of attack defender.
With a new head coach set to come in and lead the franchise, the bench is about to get much more valuable -- as Thibodeau didn't use his bench too, too much. A new head coach will value rotations much more, especially during the regular season.
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McBride and his girlfriend Ana will navigate next season and the next chapter of their life with a newborn baby, too.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
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