Knicks guard Stephan Marbury seems to be pulling for Flip Saunders to take over the reigns in New York for next season, according to one of Marbury?s ex-teammate?s.

"Steph wants to be coached," Marbury's ex-teammate said. "He'll do anything to win. But if he has a guy who is hesitant, Steph will do what he wants. He took Flip for granted. He thought it was like that everywhere in the league.

"If Flip came to New York, I'm sure Steph would love that. I haven't talked to him about it, but I think he'd be all for Flip."

Marbury played under Saunders for 2 ? seasons in Minnesota.