New LeBron Rumors on Knicks Interest and 'Significant Bonus Lure' for 76ers to Land Contract
Bleacher Report • • general
Key Points:
- The New York Knicks did not pursue LeBron James before he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, despite being the reigning NBA champions.
- The Sixers' close proximity to New York City was a significant factor in attracting James, helping them outcompete teams like the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Miami Heat.
- Philadelphia's location and its training facility in Camden, New Jersey, offered James the unique advantage of maintaining residences in both New York and Philadelphia.
- This arrangement allows James to enjoy a lifestyle similar to Wilt Chamberlain, who commuted between Manhattan and Philadelphia during his NBA career.
- The proximity to New York fulfills a longstanding desire for James and his family to have a presence in the city while playing for the Sixers.
