With the Knicks reportedly interested in Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd to replace the fired Tom Thibodeau, one former NBA player says there’s “no way in hell” Kidd should make that move.

New York, New York, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd signals to the team in the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images / Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images The New York Knicks are searching for a new head coach after they dismissed Tom Thibodeau despite a run to the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Dallas Mavericks will block the New York Knicks' request to interview Jason Kidd, simultaneously ending the rumor that he would leave the Mavs to become the Knicks' next head coach.

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal already has a candidate in mind. On Sunday, the former Los Angeles Lakers icon took to Instagram to endorse former Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson for the job opening in New York. O'Neal shared a post declaring Jackson the right man for the Knicks coaching job.

Jay Wright will not be the next head coach of the Knicks, while the New York's request to interview Jason Kidd is reportedly expected to be turned down.

Although the Knicks have three players whom Jay Wright coached at Villanova, the retired Hall of Famer will not resume his career with New York, multiple media outlets reported on Saturday.