When LeBron James announced that he would be making "the decision" a nationally broadcast event, he promised he would tell the six teams before going on the air where he chose to play. New York Knicks President of Basketball Operations, Donnie Walsh told reporters later that night that LeBron James's agent, Leon Rose, informed him just 30 minutes before the program aired that he would not play in New York.
I can only imagine how crushed Walsh must have been. The Knicks had been clearing contract space and preparing for the 2010 free agency period for two years and most people, myself included, thought LeBron would be joining the Knicks.
He had been sporting Yankee hats for a long time, was great friends with rapper Jay-Z and other NYC celebrities, and talked about his branding opportunities and his wish to become the first billion dollar athlete.
LeBron always likes to put on a show in Madison Square Garden, even trying to one-up Kobe Bryant by posting a monster 40-plus point near triple double game only nights after Kobe's record 61-point game there.
New York Knicks fans, renowned for their love and knowledge of the game, were equal ...
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