Colleague of Jay Wright discloses potential opportunity for ex-Villanova coach with the Knicks
Ain't Seth Davis piping up the hot seat for Tom Thibodeau's replacement? With whispers of "The Villanova Knicks" making waves, the spotlight might just shift to Jay Wright. But don't count on it, folks!
Seth Davis, the stud analyst at CBS, shared some laughs on Tuesday, claiming he's got a better shot at the Knicks' coaching gig than Wright. According to him, if the Knicks gave him a ring, he'd seize the opportunity.
Davis, a staple at CBS since 2003, jumped aboard Wright's bandwagon after the coach retired from Villanova in 2022 following twenty-one seasons. Wright expressed losing the edge for the top-tier coaching game at the time.
Don't get too excited about Wright moving to the Big Apple just yet. He steered Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges to two national championships in 2016 and 2018, with Josh Hart lighting up the scoreboard for the first win. Even though his name's been swirling around the Knicks' coaching scene, Wright's been pretty upfront about enjoying his life post-coaching.
When asked about his dream job on the "Pardon My Take" podcast in 2020, Wright chuckled and mentioned the Knicks, but quickly added, "We're kidding, of course!"
So, what's the deal with this Williams-Wright duo taking over the Knicks? Well, DraftKings lists Wright as a long shot for the position, despite The Post's Stefan Bondy stating the sportsbook's favorite, ex-Nuggets coach Michael Malone, isn't even in the running.
Keep your eyes peeled for updates on who will step into Thibodeau's shoes. The incoming coach will be saddled with a high-stakes job given the Knicks' recent conference finals appearance and the East becoming potentially more competitive in Jayson Tatum's absence.
Remember, the Knicks haven't made their way to the conference finals since 2000. That's a loooong time!
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Could Jay Wright's chances of coaching for the NBA's New York Knicks be on the rise, given his successful tenure at Villanova University and the team's recent coaching shakeup?
Despite DraftKings listing Wright as a long shot for the position, his name continues to swirl around the Knicks' coaching scene, hinting at potential interest from the team.
