As the basketball camp on the fourth floor of John Jay College’s campus finished up Saturday night, Enes Kanter asked the kids circling around him if they were sure they wanted to go with the phrase they had chosen to break the huddle. After they had reassured him once more, he led a collective chant of dozens at mid-court to conclude the hours-long event: “LeBron to the Knicks.”



If it seems far-fetched, it’s because it likely is, but it is not out of step for Kanter and his outspoken style of leadership. While an entire league wonders where LeBron James will land this summer and whether he’ll re-tilt the NBA, Kanter has pinned the league’s best player to his personal Pinterest page.



“I’m trying,” he said. “I don’t want to say it’s possible, whatever, but I’m trying. Let’s give him a shot. Why not? Might just get him. Never know.”



He added: “I’m working, man.