It could be the most important decision he makes while in New York, so Knicks president Donnie Walsh isn't rushing the process. While it's not easy for the frustrated faithful to remain patient, the search for a new head coach might take a while.

So far, only Mark Jackson has sat down for a formal interview.

Walsh backed the former All-Star a year ago when Indiana was looking for a new head coach, but Larry Bird picked Jim O'Brien. It seems Jackson is the leading candidate.

Herb Williams, a longtime assistant coach and former player with the Knicks, did have a preliminary discussion with Walsh. Tom Thibodeau, currently a Celtics' assistant, and Chuck Person, a Kings' assistant, seem to be in the running, as well. ...More