Though his buddy Mark Jackson is up for the same gig, former Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy hasn’t ruled out being a candidate for the coaching job. However, during a radio interview Friday, he tried mostly to deflect the situation while giving a strong endorsement to his broadcast partner.
There’s a sense the awkwardness of colleagues and close friends competing for the same job could sway Van Gundy from making a hot pursuit if the Knicks turn out to be interested. He made it clear he thought Jackson, who played for him with the Knicks, would be an excellent hire.