From Michael Malone to Jay Wright, and even Rick Pitino, the Knicks have options for Tom Thibodeau's replacement. Ryan Young. June 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM. Copied; The New York Knicks job is suddenly open.

But Pitino did stump for one of his former Knick players, suggesting they hire Mark Jackson in the Garden. ... Michael Malone (who won the 2023 NBA title with Denver), ...

Rick Pitino Names ‘Most Underrated’ Basketball Player of All Time Without Hesitation originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Few in the basketball world possess an eye for talent quite like ...

St. John’s Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino speaks with the media before a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Bronx, NY. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST ...

Rick Pitino doesn't want to coach the Knicks, and he explained why. ... From Michael Malone to Jay Wright, and even Rick Pitino, the Knicks have options for Tom Thibodeau's replacement.

St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino watches his team play Seton Hall during the first half of a Big East Tournament quarterfinal game, Thursday, March 14, 2024, in New York City.

Former Knicks coach Rick Pitino, now the head man at fellow Madison Square Garden tenant St. John's, shut down any thought that he'd return to the franchise he led from 1987 to '89.

When asked about Pitino's endorsement, Jackson did not indicate whether he has interest in the Knicks job, instead saying that his former coach has "great taste." Pitino coached Jackson during the ...

Mitchell played under Pitino for the Cardinals from 2015-17 and earned First Team All-ACC honors in his sophomore season.He is now a six-time NBA All-Star and was named First Team All-NBA this ...

But Pitino didn’t stop there — he also named who he believes is the most underrated basketball player of all time: Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird. "So many times I'm asked who’s the GOAT ...

Realistic names like Michael Malone, Jeff Van Gundy, and even Jason Kidd were offered, as were college legends like Jay Williams and Dan Hurley. For now, nothing is concrete aside from Rick Pitino ...