Jerome James knows how fans in New York feel about him, but he still wants the chance to take the court and earn some of his money while with the Knicks.

"I can't leave New York without at least making my stamp and letting New York know I wasn't here taking money," James said. "That's not me. I've always had a passion for basketball and unfortunately, due to injuries, I wasn't able to show 'em that side of me. I want to show them that side and then I'll get my -- out of here. I'll leave."

James has yet to play a single minute this season under coach Mike D'Antoni, similar to point guard Stephon Marbury.

"Me and Steph live in different worlds," James said. "I'm the blue-collar work guy. I can't even imagine what a superstar goes through and what their mind-set is when it comes to playing this game ... So I can't even comment on what he's going through."

Via Newsday

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