Those New York folks are not real happy about LeBron James' interview with Larry King. New York Post columnist Marc Berman writes how James sounded more excited about remaining in Cleveland. Berman also wondered why Brooklyn-born Larry King must not be a New York Knicks or Nets fan because he didn't ask James about joining either team. Based on the way James...
LeBron JamesThose New York folks are not real happy about LeBron James' interview with Larry King. New York Post columnist Marc Berman writes how James sounded more excited about remaining in Cleveland.
Berman also wondered why Brooklyn-born Larry King must not be a New York Knicks or Nets fan because he didn't ask James about joining either team.
Based on the way James played in that second-round series vs. Boston, shrinking away in Game 5, committing nine turnovers in Game 6, maybe he feels he is not up to the enormous Page Six scrutiny New York brings, that it is too much of a risk to come here.
Maybe, writes Berman, James will sign another three-year deal with the Cavaliers, opt-out and come to New York when he's better prepared to deal with the New York media.
But by next June, if James’ Cavaliers are out of the playoffs early again, the King’s crown — not Larry’s — will have more tarnish and, worse, not as many fans outside Cleveland will care.
Heat it up with Miami
LeBron James never mentioned Miami Heat during his interview with Larry King that will air on Friday, but Ira Winderman writes on SunSentinel.com how James indicated he would be in touch with Dwyane Wade and other top free agents in advance of the free-agency.
Should the Heat be able to trade 2008 No. 2 overall draft pick Michael Beasley without taking on additional 2010-11 salary, the Heat could create a possible opening to re-sign Wade and add two maximum-level free agents from the pool of James, Bosh, Johnson, Amare Stoudemire and others.
It is a possibility that seems to intrigue James.
Ron Artest says stay
New York native Ron Artest loves his city but he hopes LeBron James doesn't join the New York Knicks. In an interview with The New York Daily News, Artest says LeBron should stay in Cleveland.
"I don't know what he's going to do," Artest said. "But he should stay."
That view from a former St. John's player and Queensbridge product might not sit well with Knicks fans and other New Yorkers who are hopeful that James will come to New York to make the team relevant again.