LeBron James May Live In New York While Playing For 76ers

BYErika Marie

Living in one city while playing for a team in another isn’t unheard of in the NBA. Commuting between them by helicopter, however, would put LeBron James in unusually exclusive company. Questions about the four-time NBA champion’s living arrangements surfaced after reports suggested he is considering making New York City his home while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers. Neither James nor the organization has confirmed the plan. However, Fortune reports that NBA insiders have claimed the option of traveling to games and practices by helicopter was part of Philadelphia’s appeal during free agency. If James follows through, he wouldn’t be the first Sixers player to split his life between New York and Philadelphia. J.J. Redick lived in Brooklyn while playing for the franchise, and Wilt Chamberlain famously maintained a New York residence during his own run with the team. What makes James’ situation different is the level of attention surrounding every aspect of his blockbuster move, from his contract to where he sleeps between games.