Getty Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James
LeBron James sent New York Knicks fans into a frenzy on Monday night. Following what many expect to be his final game against close friend Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat, James made a comment that turned some heads. When the final buzzer sounded, the duo embraced and spoke about their careers.
Part of what was said by LeBron included a comment that the final showdown between the two had to be “either here [Staples Center] or The Garden, that’s it.” While many believed that meant the Knicks had a chance at James in free agency, that apparently wasn’t the case.
After the game, the Los Angeles Lakers star cleared the air, as Michael J. Duarte of NBC Los Angeles revealed.
LeBron James said in reference to his “here or the Garden” comment that no other venue could have held this final duel between LeBron and Wade other than those two venues. (Not that he was thinking of signing with the #Knicks)
It’s not all that surprising to hear that this is what LeBron meant with his comments, and quite a few others did believe that this was the case. Regardless, Knicks fans can’t be blamed for thoughts of arguably the greatest NBA player ever running the show at Madison Square Garden.
Final Moments Between James and Wade
While the Lakers held off the Heat in this final game, it was the aftermath of the game which drew the attention, just prior to “The Garden” comments. Here’s a look at the full final sequence and the embrace afterward between the two.
This all stems from the fact that this is Wade’s final season in the NBA, as he’ll retire following the year. The duo spent four seasons together with the Miami Heat, winning two titles in the process. Their “Big Three,” complete with Chris Bosh, was the start of the superteam run in the NBA and is realistically one of the big reasons we see so many other stars coming together now.
James and Wade have built a great friendship and one that’s been well-documented over the years. Unfortunately, though, this wasn’t a moment between the two in which the Lakers star revealed a hidden truth about his interest in playing for the Knicks. Instead, he was simply praising how iconic MSG is.
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Knicks Rumors: LeBron James Clears Air on ‘The Garden’ Comments