LeBron James is living in New York City and commuting to Philadelphia 76ers games via helicopter this season, a wild move that has everyone talking. It is the first time in his storied career James hasn’t moved his family with him to a new city, opting for a multi-residence setup as he chases another championship for his new team.
The Helicopter Life: NYC to Philly and Back
This whole New York commute thing is definitely out there. James decided he would live in New York and just fly over to 76ers games, a decision that has already seen his Fanatics-deal helicopter make a dozen roundtrips between the two cities in just the last week. A spokesperson for James confirmed he uses the Fanatics helicopter as part of his deal with the company. While he is not the first 76ers player to commute, it is certainly an unusual setup for a player trying to lead a team to a title. The source article cuts off right as it mentions he is reportedly living in a penthouse apartment in the city.
The Main Residence: Cali Luxury
Even with the New York penthouse, Los Angeles remains his main family residence. James and his family first moved to LA when he signed with the Lakers back in 2018. He actually bought a home in Brentwood in 2015, but then upgraded to another place in the same area right before joining the Lakers. The luxury didn’t stop there. In 2020, James dropped $36.75 million on a second Los Angeles home, a massive 2.5-acre property in Beverly Hills. According to the Robb Report, he even demolished the residence in 2023 to build something completely new, set to include two houses and a ton of perks. James and his wife, Savannah, just gave Vogue a tour of their Los Angeles house before the 2026-27 season kicked off, showing off those NBA championship trophies, luxury watches, and rare cars. You know he’s living large out there.
Akron Roots: The Ohio Mansion
Despite his travels and new teams, James has held onto his roots. He still owns a house in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, even though he is long gone from the Cleveland Cavaliers. He initially bought a place there for $2.1 million right after he was drafted in 2003, but he’s since built an even bigger and more extravagant mansion. His current Akron pad is a 30,000-square-foot beast valued at around $10 million. This place has everything: a recording studio, a movie theater, an aquarium, a barber shop, a bowling alley, and even its own sports bar. Talk about never forgetting where you came from, even if you are only visiting!
James has truly collected residences across the country, able to do so as the highest-earning player in NBA history. Now, with him chasing a title for Philadelphia from a New York penthouse, the stakes are sky-high. Can this unique setup help him bring a championship to the 76ers? Every game matters as James attempts to add another ring to his collection.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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