# @nbcnewyork on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=kkoO07meno8
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69154591-nbcnewyork-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/75b5b00f28.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-08-14T15:59:32.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NBC New York (@nbcnewyork) — https://gondola.cc/nbcnewyork

## Caption

LeBron James in a Knicks jersey? Apparently, it was closer to a conversation than many fans realized.

LeBron’s camp reportedly reached out to New York, but the interest wasn’t exactly mutual. We break down why the Knicks chose to stick with their championship core, LeBron’s longtime fascination with Madison Square Garden and why Philadelphia ultimately offered something New York no longer could: the chance to deliver a title to a championship-starved fan base.

Plus, we dive into LeBron’s legacy chase, the Michael Jordan debate, his relationship with Tyrese Maxey, the potential impact of Jalen Brunson’s pay cut — and what a Sixers championship could mean for the final chapter of LeBron’s career.

Could Philly be the place where LeBron adds one last defining piece to his legacy?

Find us on IG: @ashleychaparro23 @johnchandlernbc

#LeBronJames #Knicks #Sixers #NBA #JalenBrunson #Philadelphia76ers #basketball 

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## Stats

- **Views:** 320
- **Likes:** 3
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 0

## Tags

nba, lebronjames, basketball, philadelphia76ers, knicks, sixers, jalenbrunson

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