LeBron James made the decision to showcase his skills in South Beach in 2010. Rather than joining the New York Knicks, which they attempted earnestly, he opted otherwise.

The Knicks assembled what likely amounted to a costly recruitment video, which recently surfaced online thanks to Pablo Torres, who featured it on his podcast ‘Pablo Torres Finds Out’ this past Tuesday.

This video boasted appearances from fictional figures Tony and Carmela Soprano, as well as the real-life Donald Trump, who later became President of the United States. A-list actors Chris Rock and Robert DeNiro contributed to the star-studded cast, alongside Knicks aficionado Spike Lee and various other celebrities.

Even the disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein made a pitch in the video.

Check it out from minute 14:07:

LeBron James And Donald Trump Do Not Like Each Other Now

Since Donald Trump assumed the presidency in 2016, there has been evident animosity between him and LeBron James, with both publicly criticizing each other on multiple occasions. James is notably remembered by some for labeling the former president a “bum” in a social media post.

Nevertheless, James made the pivotal decision to join the Miami Heat, where he embarked on a journey to four consecutive NBA Finals, clinching two championships alongside Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. He later made a triumphant return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, securing another title before ultimately joining the Los Angeles Lakers and securing his fourth championship.

At 39 years old, James has ascended to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and shows no signs of slowing down. With a player option for the next season in his contract with the Lakers, there remains speculation about the possibility of him exploring other opportunities in the future.

Perhaps the New York Knicks will once again attempt to recruit him, although their current standing is considerably stronger than it was in 2010.