BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Dawn Staley says she is convinced that NBA teams may never be ready to hire a woman as a head coach after her recent experience with the New York Knicks .

Staley boasts one of the greatest coaching résumés in the history of basketball, which is why the Knicks interviewed her earlier this year before ultimately choosing Mike Brown as their new head coach to replace Tom Thibdeau.

Staley said she was legitimately interviewed by the Knicks and entered the process with an open mind, but acknowledged that she doesn't think the league is ready for such a historic hire.

"No, I don't [believe it will happen in my lifetime]," Staley said Tuesday during SEC media day. "And I hope I'm wrong."

Staley said she accepted the interview opportunity from the Knicks because she has k

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