NBA stars often refer to Madison Square Garden as “The Mecca of Basketball”. The venue has seen some of the most memorable performances in NBA history. From Wilt Chamberlain’s 73-point game in 1962 to Elgin Baylor’s 71 points against the Knicks in 1961, MSG has seen it all. In the modern NBA, it continues to be the favorite place for legends. Michael Jordan scored 63 points in a game against the Boston Celtics. Stephen Curry, too, has broken a record there. And how can we forget LeBron? He, too, has a special relationship with the venue. 

Stephen Curry makes a record in Manhattan 

On December 14th, 2021, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry lit up MSG like a Christmas tree. In a game against the New York Knicks, Curry broke the NBA record for the most three-pointers made in a career. Ray Allen held the previous record with 2,973 three-pointers. Curry’s performance etched his name in records of NBA history.

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And, at the same time, MSG re-established itself as the epicenter of monumental basketball feats. Curry put on a 54-point game in 2013 at the same venue.

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King James’ Love Affair with MSG

Fast forward to today, LeBron James made a revelation about MSG. He posted his clip highlights playing in Manhattan and wrote, “My FAV place to play ball in the whole WORLD!!!“. This statement captures the allure and charm that MSG holds for players.

It’s about the experience, the atmosphere, and the history that makes playing at MSG a dream for every basketball player. In 2009, he scored 50 points in a game against the Knicks. And in 2016, the Cleveland Cavaliers came back from a 3-1 deficit to win the NBA Finals, clinching the championship in Game 7 at Madison Square Garden. These are just some of his best games at MSG.

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What are your favorite moments from MSG? Let us know in the comments!