LeBron James says he envisioned joining Knicks as free agent
📍 The outcome
LeBron James confirmed in multiple interviews that he had seriously considered signing with the New York Knicks before ultimately choosing to join the Philadelphia 76ers, noting he will live part‑time in New York while playing for Philadelphia. The remarks explained his decision as a change of mind after the Knicks won an NBA championship and highlighted his “visions” of a Knicks finish that he set aside for the 76ers. No further developments were reported, and the coverage of the speculation quieted after these statements.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
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