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LeBron James would have considered Knicks after Finals loss, Stephen A. Smith claims

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Last updated Sep 30, 2026

LeBron James would have considered Knicks after Finals loss, Stephen A. Smith claims

Summary

LeBron James revealed he would have signed with the New York Knicks if they had lost in the NBA Finals. The four-time MVP expressed his appreciation for New York and acknowledged the Knicks' previous attempts to recruit him in 2010. Stephen A. Smith stated he would have done anything to entice James to join the team had they not won the championship against the San Antonio Spurs. Instead, James signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought this summer, which Smith noted with gratitude.

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Key Details

•LeBron James would have considered signing with the Knicks if they lost in the Finals.
•Knicks attempted to recruit James in 2010 but failed.
•Stephen A. Smith expressed willingness to persuade James for a Knicks signing.
•James signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the 76ers.
•The Knicks won their first championship in 53 years this summer.

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Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James admitted that he would have signed with the New York Knicks in free agency had they failed in the NBA Finals in June. It was a bombshell revelation, especially since James and the Knicks have a fascinating history. The four-time MVP has always enjoyed playing in New York . The Knicks tried to lure him in free […] The post Knicks news: What Stephen A. Smith would have done to get LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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