The New York Knicks have reportedly reached out to Dawn Staley, the Hall of Fame South Carolina women's basketball head coach, regarding their vacant NBA head coaching position following the firing of Tom Thibodeau. Sources indicate that Staley impressed during her interview with the Knicks' management. The outreach to Staley marks a potentially historic move, as she would be one of the few women considered for an NBA head coaching role. Despite some differing opinions on her fit with the Knicks, the team appears to have seriously considered her candidacy. However, reports suggest the Knicks ultimately passed on hiring Staley, a decision some commentators have criticized as a missed opportunity to bring a basketball legend to the franchise.