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Tickets for Knicks' NBA title banner raising, LeBron James' 76ers debut hitting record prices

New York Knicks fans are facing a steep price for opening night, with the team’s season kickoff against LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers setting a league record. The game’s $1,474 minimum ticket price is the highest in the NBA, driven by the dual excitement of the Knicks’ championship banner raising—its first in 53 years—and the highly anticipated debut of James in his new franchise.

The event marks the first time in decades that Madison Square Garden will host such a high-profile matchup, blending celebration with the arrival of two NBA superstars: James and Jaylen Brown, who will also make his 76ers debut in the same game. The combination of historic recognition for the Knicks and the star power of Philadelphia’s roster has created unprecedented demand, pushing ticket costs to unprecedented levels for a home opener.

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