LeBron James’ unusual 76ers commute has everyone talking. Here’s what he says

SportsLeBron James has a blunt response to questions about his unusual commuteLeBron James says his headline-making helicopter commute between New York and Philadelphia is simply another way for him to get around. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)AP Photo/Matt SlocumLeBron James has heard plenty of questions about how he gets to work with the Philadelphia 76ers. Now he has a simple answer for everyone wondering about his unusual commute. After the Sixers’ preseason finale Friday, James was asked about traveling between New York and Philadelphia by helicopter. “I’ve done it before,” James said, according to ESPN reporter Kris Rhim. He called it “just another way of transportation.” The setup has received plenty of attention since James joined Philadelphia. The 41-year-old is splitting his time between New York and Philadelphia. Flying between the cities can take about 30 to 45 minutes, much faster than making the trip by car. There is another twist. Front Office Sports reports that James gets access to Fanatics’ corporate aviation through his endorsement agreement with the company. A representative for James said the aviation benefit was already part of the Fanatics deal, which dates back to a trading-card partnership reached in 2024. Front Office Sports also reported comparable helicopter trips between New York and Philadelphia can cost $4,000 to $10,000 each way.All of this comes as James begins a major new chapter. He left the Los Angeles Lakers and signed a reported two-year, $8 million contract with Philadelphia in July. And the attention is only about to grow. James and the Sixers open the regular season Tuesday against the defending NBA champion New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Chris Pugh covers trending news and national breaking stories, focusing on the moments, conversations, and cultural flashpoints shaping the national news cycle. Chris worked as a digital reporter for...This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by AL.com staff.