The Nets don’t play in the World’s Most Famous arena. LeBron James and Kevin Durant have never waxed poetic about the rich history of pro basketball at Barclays Center. When players around the league talk about the ambiance of the arena in Brooklyn, they are more likely to utter the word “meh” than “Mecca.”
Yet, as the Knicks and Nets head toward an offseason that will be pivotal to the rebuild of both teams, it is becoming apparent that Madison Square Garden is the only edge the Knicks have over the Nets when it comes to attracting a top free agent.