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LeBron James was recently spotted landing his helicopter at West 30th Street VIP Heliport in New York City after a Philadelphia 76ers scrimmage, highlighting his commute from Philadelphia to New York, which takes about 45 minutes by air compared to up to two hours by car. This unusual travel method is part of James's agreement with the 76ers and involves him splitting time between the two cities over the next two years. The helicopter trips alone could cost around $804,000 for round-trips during the season, but James has indicated that financial considerations were not a priority in his decision to sign with Philadelphia.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-04,
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Story summary
LeBron James, a four-time MVP for the Philadelphia 76ers, made headlines after his helicopter was spotted landing in New York City following a scrimmage game on Saturday. The commute by air from Philadelphia to New York took about 45 minutes and involved landing at VIP Heliport on West 30th Street in Manhattan. This aerial journey is significantly shorter than the usual 90-minute to two-hour drive, highlighting James's luxury lifestyle.
The 76ers held a sold-out scrimmage event with an attendance of 10,000 fans at Xfinity Mobile Arena, which was seen as a positive first step in their preparation for the upcoming season. After the game, James expressed his satisfaction with bringing practice-floor efforts to a live-game scenario around their supporters.
James signed a two-year contract worth $8 million with the 76ers, indicating he will split his time between Philadelphia and New York City. Previously commenting on where he would reside, James stated, “Both,” suggesting he plans to have multiple residences in these cities.
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The four-time MVP is proving his helicopter commute from Philadelphia to New York is no big deal.
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commute → prove → York
After the 76ers’ first scrimmage on Saturday, he took to the sky and made the roughly 45-minute flight back to the concrete jungle, per photos obtained by The Post.
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he → take → Post
The helicopter landed at VIP Heliport on West 30th Street.
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helicopter → land → Street
It has already taken effect as the team prepares for the season.
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team → take → season
Xfinity Mobile Arena held a sold-out crowd of 10,000 fans for the scrimmage.
“To be able to take what we’ve done on the practice floor, bring it to a game-floor situation around our fans … it was a great first step in the direction we’re trying to go,” James said afterward.
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James → hold → direction
The 41-year-old has stated he plans to spend his time between the two cities after signing a two-year, $8 million deal with Philadelphia in a booming free agency move that involves moving his family to the East Coast from Los Angeles.
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that → state → Angeles
When asked about what city he would be living in, James previously said, “Both.
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James → ask → city
Between the 76ers’ 41 home games and about 26 home practices, the Philly Voice reported James could be looking down roughly 67 round-trips.
uncertain
James → report → trips
General manager of the New York-based helicopter charter company Wings Air Helicopters, Anna Macsai, also told the outlet flights could start at $6,000 and double for round-trip.
uncertain
flights → base → trip
It lands the estimated total cost of the helicopter commute around $804,000 for the next two years (playoffs not included).
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playoffs → land → years
When making his decision to play in Philadelphia, it was never about money for James.
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it → make → James
Thus, the cost of the unusual commute likely doesn’t matter to the 22-time All-Star.
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cost → matter → Star
Philly fans will get their first look at the retooled roster with James and Jalen Brown on October 5 as Paul George, Andre Drummond, Quentin Grimes and Kelly Oubre Jr. were all dealt during the offseason.
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George → get → offseason
The Sixers are set to host the defending champion Knicks in what will be a preseason opener for both teams.
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what → set → teams
The two big east contenders also face each other in the first regular-season game of their seasons at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 20.
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contenders → face → Oct.
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