Jay Wright is retiring from Villanova after a 21-year career as the head coach, he announced on Wednesday night.
Since the Hall of Fame coach is just 60 years old, some fans speculated whether or not Wright would look for a career in the NBA.
With the Lakers coaching position open after Frank Vogel was fired following the regular season, some wondered if the team would target Wright as the successor.
However, in regards to these rumors, The Athletic’s Dana O’Neil, who has worked closely with Wright in the past, tweeted on Wednesday that she would be “shocked” if the coach transitioned into an NBA role as he previously told her that Villanova was “his last coaching stop.