MSG not fit for King

* I think it’s an absolute embarrassment how the New York media, including The Post, are shamelessly begging LeBron James to come play for the Knicks. All I hear from the various windbags here is how New York is the “greatest city in the world.” If it is, why would you have to beg a player to come play here?


Hartsdale, N.Y.

* The only place LeBron James could make more money is printing it at the mint. If he goes to Chicago, he’ll always be in Michael Jordan’s shadow. In Miami, there’s only one ball for him and Dwyane Wade. In New York, with him and Chris Bosh plus some 3-4 serviceable players the Knicks would be contenders this year. When Eddy Curry leaves there’s another max contract available and next years free-agent crop is pretty good too.

Besides, our pizza is better, our kosher deli is second to none and the Garden is still the Mecca no matter how dreadful its current incarnation is. Finally, New York basketball fans are the greatest and most knowledgeable. Why go to the second city when you can have the first?


Scarsdale, N.Y.

* If LeBron James couldn’t bring an NBA title to the Cavaliers, who have a better supporting cast, he certainly won’t be able to revive the Knicks. He may be a King, but he isn’t a savior.


Huntington Beach, Calif.

* I hope James Dolan learned this week that a superstars such as LeBron James and Sidney Crosby do not ensure a world championship. Signing a big name may fill the Garden’s renovated seats, but won’t result in a parade up the Canyon of Heroes.



* I’m a Knicks fan and maybe I’m crazy, but I would rather beat LeBron James. Who would you rather be today, a Cavaliers fan or a Celtics fan? And if the Knicks did get LeBron and another high-priced player, the rest of the starters and bench will be low level salaried players. Let’s build a team like the Thunder. Remember, divas rarely win championships, team chemistry does.



Just de-Perez-ing

* The Oliver Perez experiment, otherwise known as Omar’s Folly, must end. Mets general manager Omar Minaya gave the worst pitcher in baseball a three-year, $36 million contract. Perez can’t find the plate with a compass and gives up more hits than a pot smoker.


New York City

New Big D

* The war of words between Dallas Braden and Alex Rodriguez after the Yankees slugger ran across the mound while Braden was pitching a few weeks ago obviously motivated Braden, who went out and pitched a perfect game. Lesson: Do whatever works for you, and, like Braden’s grandmother said to A-Rod, tell the critics to “Stick it.”



* Talk about lousy timing! Days after Alex Rodriguez criticized the capabilities of pitcher Dallas Braden following their pitcher’s mound blow-up, the Oakland pitcher tossed the 19th perfect game in major league history on the same day that Rodriguez tied Frank Robinson’s home run total of 586. Then, to add insult to injury, Braden’s grandmother told Rodriguez to “stick it!” But not to worry, A-Rod. Without a doubt, someday you’ll own the all-time home run record, as well as being one of the best athletes to ever play the game. Braden’s future, on the other hand, is far from certain.