LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers will travel to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks on Tuesday in the season opener for both teams, which will also be James' debut with the Sixers.
James has played 34 games in the "World's Most Famous Arena," amassing a 24-10 record while averaging 28.1 points, 7.4 assists and 6.9 rebounds per game.
He has met the Knicks only once in the postseason: the first round of the 2012 playoffs, which the Miami Heat won 4-1. He averaged 27.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.6 assists, and scored less than 20 points only once in that series.
James has had his share of memorable games at Madison Square Garden throughout the years. Here's a look at some of the most notable.
Feb. 1, 2026: 22 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, 60% shooting
Game result: 112-100, Lakers loss
James had respectable numbers in his most recent trip to Madison Square Garden, shooting 60% from the field, and the Lakers were up on the Knicks heading into halftime. New York came roaring back, however, scoring 38 points to the Lakers' 26 in the third quarter and hanging on for a 12-point victory.
Earlier that day, James had been chosen as an All-Star reserve, making for an NBA-record 22nd consecutive appearance on the squad. The possibility of this being James' final game at the Garden sent prices soaring, with even the cheap seats going for $500.
Feb. 1, 2025: 33 points, 12 assists, 11 rebounds, 54% shooting
Game result: 128-112, Lakers win
James truly put on a show against the Knicks in 2025 with a memorable 30-point triple-double. He became the first visiting player with multiple 30-point triple-doubles at Madison Square Garden, including the playoffs. It was also James' 12th career 30-point game as a visiting player at MSG, breaking a tie with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for second all time.
There was no shortage of big plays from the then-40-year-old star that night, including a thunderous two-handed slam in the fourth quarter that left comedian Chris Rock stunned courtside.
Although James' performance made headlines, it was overshadowed after the game when news broke of the shocking trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers.
Jan. 31, 2023: 28 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds, 1 steal, 44% shooting
Game result: 129-123, Lakers win
Year 20 or not, James would never miss an opportunity to wow the New York crowd.
It was his first game there since January 2020, and James made it worth the wait. He had his first triple-double of the season as the Lakers squeaked out an overtime victory.
There was buzz heading into the game, with James weeks away from breaking the career scoring record. However, after the game, James focused on his all-around skills instead.
"I just play the game the right way. I approach the game every night only trying to be a triple threat by scoring, rebounding, assisting, defending, and may the chips fall where they may," he said.
Nov. 13, 2017: 23 points, 12 assists, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks, 50% shooting
Game result: 104-101, Cavaliers win
Though the numbers aren't among James' best at the Garden, it was the on-court antics that became the story when James and Enes Kanter Freedom clashed in the first quarter.
James dunked the ball, and then wouldn't move out of then-Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina's way as he tried to inbound the ball. Kanter Freedom took offense to that, standing up for Ntilikina as James shoved Kanter Freedom, leading to a double technical.
Kanter Freedom said postgame: "I don't care ... what you call yourself. King, Queen, Princess, whatever you are. You know what, we're going to fight and nobody out there [is] going to punk us."
James led a fourth-quarter comeback to win the game and had a response on Instagram.
Dec. 17, 2010: 32 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 steal, 60.9% shooting
Game result: 113-91, Heat win
In his first game in New York as a member of the Heat, James recorded a highly efficient triple-double. Fans booed him since he didn't join the Knicks in the offseason, but it didn't hinder his play on the court.
The 60.9% shooting from the field marks his third-highest field goal percentage at Madison Square Garden (70% once, 70.6% twice).
Feb. 4, 2009: 52 points, 11 assists, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks, 51.5% shooting
Game result: 107-102, Cavaliers win
James put on a show in arguably the most iconic game he has played at Madison Square Garden. He accounted for nearly half of the Cavaliers' points. His 52 points were his season high at the time.
The performance came two nights after Kobe Bryant set a then-MSG record with 61 points. James became one of two players -- Michael Jordan was the other -- to have multiple 50-point games as a visitor at the present Madison Square Garden.
March 5, 2008: 50 points, 10 assists, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, 53% shooting
Game result: 119-105, Cavaliers win
After dropping 45 points at home against the Knicks in November, James did himself one better at the Garden in March.
He became the first player with at least 50 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in a game since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Jan. 19, 1975, according to The Associated Press. James exited the game to chants of "MVP!" and called the standing ovation "a dream come true."
ESPN Research contributed to this story.
