Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle gets brutally honest about the New York Knicks' firing of Tom Thibodeau.

Carlisle was so surprised that he initially thought the news was one of "those fake AI things." Carlisle later elaborated on what made the firing of Thibodeau so unexpected to him

Thibs, the biggest reason the Knicks matter, is gone. Two rivals are dealing with devastating injuries. Now, if the Sixers can keep their superstars healthy, they have a chance.