LeBron James may want to attend Knicks' ring ceremony on opening night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Brian Windhorst speculated that LeBron James might want to witness the New York Knicks' championship ring ceremony on opening night, as the Philadelphia 76ers face the Knicks. Typically, opposing teams remain in the locker room during the event, but James reportedly has a strong admiration for Madison Square Garden. He previously expressed a desire to play for the Knicks before deciding against it after their championship victory. The opener is set to highlight the Knicks’ new banner and rings after their title win, potentially allowing James to appreciate the atmosphere.
- •Philadelphia 76ers start their season against New York Knicks on opening night.
- •Windhorst believes James admires Madison Square Garden deeply.
- •James has previously considered joining the Knicks in free agency.
- •The Knicks will celebrate a championship ring ceremony and raise a banner.
- •Knicks' opening night will showcase their title achievement.
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Why Brian Windhorst thinks LeBron James may want to watch Knicks’ NBA title celebration on Opening Night
"The Philadelphia 76ers start their season against the New York Knicks on opening night, and Brian Windhorst believes that LeBron James might want to see the ring ceremony. Typically, when opposing teams play the defending NBA champion on opening night, they stay in the locker room during the ceremony and come out when it’s time to play. But in a […] The post Why Brian Windhorst thinks LeBron James may want to watch Knicks’ NBA title celebration on Opening Night appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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