Jay Wright was a popular name to speculate on for the New York Knicks head coaching job almost immediately. When Tom Thibodeau was dismissed, the legendary ex-Villanova coach popped into minds in large part because of the presence of three former Wildcats stars (Jalen Brunson,

As that news traveled around the NBA, it made its way to one of his former Villanova stars on the Knicks in Josh Hart. Hart couldn't resist offering a public response to Wright not being a candidate, happily telling his former coach to "stay retired."

Following Tom Thibodeau's dismissal, the New York Knicks are reportedly considering Jay Wright as their next head coach. However, former Villanova player and current Knicks guard Josh Hart has publicly urged Wright to remain retired.