NEW YORK -- Just when you think Stephon Marbury might finally be maturing, he proclaims Kevin Garnett doesn't compare favorably with Suns compadre Amare Stoudemire, who barbecued his former Minnesota teammate/best friend for 38 the other night.

"It's like Michael Jordan and Mario Elie."

Somehow K.G. took it the wrong way. "This is bizarre. Out of all the things, he's got what, three kids and a wife, but I'm on his mind every day. It's kind of flattering. I'm on his mind like a girl.