Sep 30, 2024; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart speaks during a media day press conference at the MSG training facility in Tarrytown, NY. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Brad Penner-Imagn Images

New York Knicks Star Josh Hart Reacts To Jay Wright Report

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 7, 2025 3:25 PM ET

Josh Hart is one of the best role players in the NBA.

The New York Knicks star played his college basketball at Villanova for Jay Wright.

After the team fired Tom Thibodeau, there were rumors that the franchise could attempt to bring in the legendary coach.

That said, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reported that Wright is staying retired.

Via Bondy : "League source: Jay Wright is not a candidate for the vacant Knicks job. He and Leon Rose are close and Leon understands Jay is happy in retirement."

League source: Jay Wright is not a candidate for the vacant Knicks job. He and Leon Rose are close and Leon understands Jay is happy in retirement.
— Stefan Bondy (@SbondyNBA) June 7, 2025

One person who reacted to the report was Hart.

SNY's Ian Begley wrote: "With regard to reports/suggestions of Jay Wright as a Knick coaching candidate, yes, team president Leon Rose & Wright have a close relationship and speak regularly. Because of that, Rose knows Wright is very happy as a retiree, per league source. So Wright is not a candidate for the job, league source said. @SbondyNBA first on it."

Hart responded: "Man Thank You. Stay retired! @CoachJayWright"