Lakers' LeBron James Explains Why Playing at Knicks' MSG Has Meant 'Everything' to Him on Video

With his career perhaps winding down, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James reflected on what might've been his final trip to Madison Square Garden.

The Lakers lost 112-100 to the New York Knicks on Sunday. James said after the game that playing at MSG has meant "everything," and he hoped he has carved out "a small snippet" within the venue's illustrious history:

The 22-time NBA All-Star added he has "always loved these fans here":

Throughout his career, James has seemed to relish his trips to New York City, which helped indirectly fuel speculation he'd sign with the Knicks one day. His performance Sunday isn't among his best ever inside Madison Square Garden, though.

LeBron finished with 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting and added five rebounds, six assists and one steal. Luka Dončić led all scorers with 30 points and matched his season high in rebounds (15).

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James hasn't said one way or the other whether he'll suit up for another season. Retirement is certainly a possibility.

"I'm just trying to take everything in, not take the moments for granted," he told reporters after Los Angeles' loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jan. 28. "Because it could be (my last season). I obviously haven't made a decision on the future, but it very well could be."

Given how much he has tormented the Knicks in the past, fans in the Big Apple may not be totally heartbroken if James never again sets foot inside Madison Square Garden as an opposing player.