The superstar guard reacted Sunday on Instagram to the Knicks’ firing of head coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday. Brunson posted a photo of him with Thibodeau with a heart emoji, and another emoji of fingers crossing.

The New York Knicks reportedly fired Tom Thibodeau after player input sounded alarms along with worries over lineup usage, specifically over-playing stars like Jalen Brunson. Brunson, who had not spoken publicly since New York's decision,

This is when Jalen Brunson’s financial sacrifice starts to reap benefits for the Knicks. The point guard’s team-friendly contract extension kicks in next season with a salary of less than $35 million. If he had waited until free agency this summer, Brunson could’ve signed a deal that started at roughly $46.5 million.