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LeBron James argues with Knicks fans in his 76ers debut
LeBron James made his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
The game was the Knicks’ season opener, with the team raising a banner before play.
Knicks fans taunted James with a chant, though the chant’s words were not given.
During the game, James shouted back at fans near the court.
At the free-throw line, he cursed at one fan and said he was from Ohio, not the West Coast.
The game began James’s 24th NBA season, which he is hoping will bring him a championship with Philadelphia.
LeBron James argued with fans during his debut game as a Philadelphia 76er against the New York Knicks.
The game was played at Madison Square Garden during the Knicks’ banner-raising opener.
James shouted back at fans near the court several times.
During a free throw, he appeared to curse at one fan and say he was from Ohio.
- Who
- LeBron James and Knicks fans.
- What
- James argued with fans during his debut as a Philadelphia 76er.
- When
- Tuesday evening; the article was published on October 21, 2026.
- Where
- Madison Square Garden in New York.
- Why
- The crowd taunted James, according to the article; the reason for the confrontation is not stated.
LeBron James
Knicks fans
Interaction
LeBron James
James shouted back at fans near the court.
Knicks fans
Fans taunted James, according to the article.
James played against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden in his debut as a 76er.
James was seen speaking to fans near the baseline during a live play.
James shouted at a fan and appeared to curse at them.
- Player
- LeBron James
- Team
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Opponent
- New York Knicks
- Venue
- Madison Square Garden
- Game occasion
- Knicks’ banner-raising opener
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What people are saying
You don't know what the f*** you talkin about
I'm not from the West Coast. I'm from Ohio, baby. Ay, f*** you talkin about.
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