NBA Rumors: LeBron James To New York Knicks Won’t Happen Because Of Dolan

It’s safe to say that LeBron James will be the most-coveted free agent this off-season. However, according to Quenton Albertie of King James Gospel, LeBron James will turn down the New York Knicks and take his talents elsewhere.

While that may be a blow to the Knicks’ community, was it ever expected that he would actually join the Knicks?

According to reports, LeBron James has four teams in mind during his free agency spree. The Philadelphia 76ers, San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Houston Rockets. While fans of the New York Knicks made a valiant gesture with their banner this season, there has been no mention of a possible LeBron signing on Broadway.

Albertie would go on to mention that James Dolan would be one of the reasons why LeBron James will not consider the New York Knicks. While the Knicks are one of the NBA’s most-storied franchises, Dolan is considered one of the worst owners in the league. One has to remember that LeBron and Carmelo Anthony are close friends. After what the Knicks did with Anthony, would LeBron really consider putting himself in that situation?

With Jeff Hornacek gone, the Knicks will attempt to install their third offense in as many seasons. The Knicks couldn’t succeed with the Triangle , then also failed with the uptempo style ran by Hornacek. Now Fizdale will carry out his low post scheme and that may not suit LeBron.

A billboard facing the main entrance to Madison Square Garden sets a goal of getting LeBron James to sign with the Knicks this summer https://t.co/ND9hdW55DG pic.twitter.com/qu5tzkwhzv

— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) April 6, 2018

LeBron is a player, but he’s also a star that carries a lot of weight with his name and achievements. If the Knicks are being serious about signing him and LeBron had thoughts of going there, then, according to Albertie, Kanter must be traded.

Madison Square Garden is still one of LeBron’s favorite places to play but what’s going on in their front office, the coach and a few of their players could be the reason LeBron will step over the Knicks and play for another team. The Knicks are a great franchise but until James Dolan lets go of the team, the Knicks will never draw a player like LeBron James.

Mark Wilson

Mark has been covering Sports and Entertainment for the past six years. His work has been featured on Bleacher Report, ESPN, Fox Sports, Teen Vogue, and many other websites.