LeBron James is set to open his 24th season in New York when his 76ers visit the Knicks

NEW YORK (AP) — There was a plausible scenario where LeBron James would open his record 24th NBA season at Madison Square Garden — only in a New York Knicks uniform.His agent, Rich Paul, said over the summer the Knicks would have been James' first choice in free agency had New York not won its first NBA championship since 1973 last season.It's the thrill of the chase, to end a championship drought — much like he did in Cleveland — that in part drives James to keep playing after racking up a list of accomplishments unrivaled by his modern-day peers.It's why James is opening the season Tuesday night at “The World's Most Famous Arena” wearing No. 23 for the Philadelphia 76ers instead of the home team.While the spotlight is on the Knicks ahead of the game as they raise their championship banner, all eyes will be on James once the ball tips as he makes his debut with the Sixers.The 76ers get a first look at the potent lineup they put together this summer in hopes of winning their first NBA