"Tyson Chandler, a longtime buddy of Baron Davis from Los Angeles, gave his endorsement yesterday of the Knicks signing the free-agent point guard. Davis became a free agent Friday night after clearing amnesty waivers, and the Knicks hope to hear from him tomorrow.

"I think if we can land him, it would be a good addition,'' Chandler told The Post. "He's a big player, smart, a veteran. When Baron gets going, he's one of the best point guards in the league.''

Asked if Davis is a difference-maker, Chandler said, "He definitely could be.''

One day after boasting about winning a championship this season, Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni said he would be surprised if Davis didn't think the Knicks were a worthy destination."