John McEnroe, one of the longtime celebrity Knicks fans, said he would be willing to help in the recruitment of LeBron James.
“I would give him free lessons at the academy, he looks like he’s already a good server,” said McEnroe, who announced the opening of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy on Randall’s Island yesterday.
Added McEnroe, “It’s not only important for the Knicks, but for the next five, 10 years, the city needs LeBron as much as the Knicks do. It would give the city an unbelievable buzz. I also hope he can bring his friends, Dwyane Wade or [Chris] Bosh with him, too. We need to end the suffering.”
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McEnroe, a former longtime season-ticket holder, is expected to be asked by Knicks brass to help out.
Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora wrote on the Playmaker Mobile website that James should avoid New York.
“Personally, I think he should stay in Cleveland. I will say this, if he does come to New York, don’t have a bad game. Not one, because Knick fans will come down on him. It goes both ways.”