Longshot coaching candidate Jeff Van Gundy isn't sure what he thinks about being included on Donnie Walsh's list after giving Mark Jackson an on-air endorsement on Saturday, according to the New York Post.

"He's the right guy at the right time for the New York Knicks," said Van Gundy. "It's a one-horse race right now. It's his time. He will do a tremendous job if given the opportunity anywhere. But particularly a New York guy in New York, great ideas on basketball philosophy, great communication skills."

The position, which was rumored to be open for quite some time, officially became vacant on Friday night when Walsh fired Isiah Thomas.