When you reel through the Getty Images of James Dolan you see him with all varieties of rich, famous and powerful people. Many of them arm in arm, big toothy smiles. You read Ian O’Connor’s smart profile on him and you get a glimpse into how the glib poet views himself. He oscillates between fair assessment and overcomplicated dishonesty. All told he’s an arhythmic oaf who sees a dashing, square jawed deal maker in the mirror. Madison Square Garden is his fun house.
He may indeed be a shrewd businessman. Contrarily he may just be in a position to have excellent hired help.