As the New York Knicks continue their search for a new head coach, some potential candidates have made it known where they stand with regard to the opportunity to be their next franchise head coach.

Rick Pitino turns down opportunity to coach Knicks

Some candidates have already distanced themselves from the opportunity, including Hall of Famer and current St. John’s University head coach Rick Pitino. The former Knicks coach spoke on WFAN about the job opening and rejected any notion that he would accept a return to New York.

“I can assure you that a 73-year-old is not coaching 100 games anymore,” Pitino told WFAN’s Sal Licata and Brandon Tierney (h/t Roger Rubin of Newsday ). “I would never wish myself that.”

Pitino has coached the Red Storm at St. John’s for the past three seasons. Th

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