# LeBron James' Knicks Connection Resurfaces

> LeBron James' Knicks connection resurfaces as he prepares for season opener with Sixers.
- Title: LeBron James' Knicks Connection Resurfaces · Newsweek
- Summary: LeBron James' Knicks connection resurfaces as he prepares for season opener with Sixers. LeBron James, 41, will return to Madison Square Garden as a…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nba/lebron-james-knicks-connection-takes-on-new-meaning-before-opener-12588893
- Author: Jayesh Pagar
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lebron james, knicks, philadelphia 76ers, nba, madsquare garden, season opener
## LeBron's 2003 Draft Connection
LeBron James had a financial incentive to be drafted by the Knicks in 2003, but the team did not select him.

> there was this dream, and in fact, it was kind of lebron's dream too. literally the night before he agreed to his nike contract, in his nike contract he got a 20% or 30% bonus if he got drafted to the knicks.
## Knicks' Championship Core
The Knicks preferred to keep their championship-winning core around Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and OG Anunoby.
## James' Madison Square Garden Vision
James once wanted to end his career playing at Madison Square Garden, calling it one of the best places he's ever played.

> i had visions of playing in [madison square] garden and finishing my career in the garden
## Season Opener with Sixers
James will return to Madison Square Garden as a Philadelphia 76ers player for the season opener.
## Key takeaway

LeBron James, 41, will return to Madison Square Garden as a Philadelphia 76ers player for the season opener.