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LeBron James 'had visions' of joining Knicks over 76ers but changed mind after they won NBA championship

James says that Madison Square Garden was calling him before New York ended its championship drought.

Yahoo Sports · September 28, 2026

LeBron James 'had visions' of joining Knicks over 76ers but changed mind after they won NBA championship

James told ESPN's Dave McMenamin at 76ers media day Monday that he had "visions" of joining the New York Knicks but that he "couldn't do it" after they won the NBA title last season.

"I had visions of playing in [Madison Square] Garden and finishing my career in the Garden," James said, per McMenamin. "One of the best places I've ever played.

"I think it's the No. 1 arena in the world, as far as for a basketball player. But after they beat San Antonio , I was like, 'Hey, I can't.' I couldn't do it."

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