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LeBron James commutes by helicopter for Sixers home games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 2:59 AM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

LeBron James commutes by helicopter for Sixers home games

Summary

LeBron James is officially a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, but his commute from New York to Philadelphia has been made easier with a corporate aviation perk from Fanatics. He can travel by helicopter without any cost, cutting the usual hour and a half drive to about 30 minutes. James was ruled out for the Sixers’ preseason opener against the New York Knicks on October 5, missing his unofficial debut with the team. He joins other key players on the sidelines, including Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. The team is discussing workload management for James throughout the season as he copes with ongoing injuries.

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By the Numbers

•LeBron James uses Fanatics' helicopter service for travel to games.
•James was ruled out for the preseason game against the Knicks.
•He is dealing with chronic arthritis in his left foot.
•The Sixers are considering workload management for James and Embiid.
•James signed a two-year, $8 million contract this offseason.

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LeBron James won’t have to foot the bill for his unusual Sixers commute — but fans hoping to see him Monday night got different news. The post LeBron James Gets Major Perk While Playing for Sixers appeared first on HEAVY.
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