Rick Pitino left the Knicks totally voluntarily in 1989 to coach at Kentucky. Actually it was a huge disappointment for NY fans.
Pitino was a dummy and didn't consult with his agent, would have been better off loosing to the Bulls for the next decade than leaving for Kentucky.
But really, had forgot about that one, which was pretty obvious. Thanks.
Still doesn't change my mind, but I just can't imagine even being the coach of the Westbrook-less Thunder next year would be worse than coming to Illinois. He might jump at another NBA job.