A 25-year-old Los Angeles Lakers outcast is among those fortunate assets, as he signed a deal with the Knicks, led by Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson, on Tuesday afternoon.

"It's a microcosm of my career, of my hard work and dedication to my craft and my love for the game," James said. "I put so many hours into trying to be the greatest ... the best I can become. That moment there is a indication of that,