Was LeBron James Considering Knicks Before Joining Lakers? Super Agent Rich Paul Discloses the Reasons That Led to the Decision

The NBA legend LeBron James has played for three franchises so far and won rings for each one of them. The superstar’s recent transition from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Los Angeles Lakers was considered as the most treasured trade. James donning the Lakers jersey in the final leg of his career was widely celebrated by the fans. However, there always existed a question. What if James chose some other franchise? And to settle all the doubts, James’s best buddy Rich Paul cleared all the air and answered whether the New York Knicks were on the superstar’s radar.

King James had an outstanding stretch before joining the Lakers, reaching 8 NBA Finals in a row. After the completion of the contract with the Cavs, he had wide options to pick before starting off on the last dance. As the fans around the world know, James picked the legendary Lakers, but were the Knicks in mind? Let’s find out what Rich Paul has to say.

 Was LeBron James considering the Knicks?

Rich Paul is one of the most wanted sports agents in the US sports world. He manages and negotiates deals for many superstars in the country. However, his priority stays with his best buddy, LeBron James. Paul helped James earn $400 million when he transitioned from the Miami Heat to the Cavs. Similarly, he had a lot of stories before James jumped to the Lakers in 2018.

In a recent sit down with Shannon Sharpe for the latest episode of Club Shay Shay, Paul revealed the BTS of the Lakers trade. Most importantly, he spoke about the possibility of the Knicks. He started off saying, James could go only to the top tier teams, considering his legacy. He said, “Your (James) brand is here you only got so many options right.” Paul continued, “We wasn’t going to New York, even though New York…  was an option.” 

Eventually, James picked the Lakers because he already had a house there, said Paul

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However, Paul laid out one condition for James before joining the Lakers. Let’s find out.

Paul’s one condition to James

After selecting the Lakers, Rich Paul had an important message for the King. On the same show, Paul said, “ He went to eight straight Finals… You coming down off that mountain top. Now you know when we go to LA, it’s all about Championship, but all you need is one.” Moreover, James has already fulfilled the condition of lifting the trophy along with the Finals MVP in 2020.

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What if James went to the Knicks? He would have a championship? Let us know in the comments.