LeBron James takes swipe at San Antonio while praising Knicks’ NBA Finals push
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On June 10, 2026, LeBron James used a discussion about the New York Knicks’ run to the NBA Finals to aim a not-so-subtle jab at San Antonio, according to the New York Post.
The Los Angeles Lakers forward called the Alamo City a “great basketball town,” immediately noting that the remark was not intended as a compliment. James implied that San Antonio’s fervor for the sport stems from circumstances he views unfavorably, though he stopped short of going into detail.
His comments surfaced while he analyzed how the Knicks reached the championship series. The four-time MVP contrasted New York’s basketball environment with San Antonio’s, sparking quick reactions on social media from Spurs supporters defending their city’s hoops culture.
San Antonio, home to five NBA championships, has not publicly responded to James’ latest verbal shot. The Knicks, meanwhile, are preparing to host Game 3 of the Finals at Madison Square Garden.
Source: New York Post
