Mike James scored 37 points on Tuesday, makes a mere $3.4 million and loves Larry Brown. Needless to say, he doesn't play for the Knicks.

But Mike James sounds like he would like to. Before torching the Knicks, who lost, 114-109, to Toronto, James - a pending free agent - said he would be thrilled if the Knicks showed interest.

"It would definitely be an honor," said James, an Amityville, L.I, product who played for Brown with the Pistons. "This is the greatest show on Earth. This is the Mecca, you know what I mean? Growing up in New York and coming to the Garden, it was an awesome feeling."

James is having a breakout season, averaging 19.1 points. It's conceivable that Brown might lobby Isiah Thomas to consider him in the offseason. Because the Knicks are over the salary cap, though, they would likely have to work a sign-and-trade.