Why LeBron James won’t live in Philly despite 76ers deal

NBA legend LeBron James caused quite the stir when he confirmed that he had signed a new deal with the Philadelphia 76ers — but his move to the team has now sparked even more confusion amid reports that the basketball pro is planning to live in New York City and then “supercommute” to the Pennsylvania city via helicopter. James, 41, announced on July 24 that he would be joining the 76ers, noting that he believes the team has a genuine chance of “winning another championship.” “I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energise a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time,” he wrote in a post shared on X. But while the athlete appears completely committed to the Philadelphia team, reports now suggest that he isn’t quite so keen on actually living there — and is instead looking at whether he could set up home in New York City, then travel to 76ers training and games in a helicopter, Realtor reports The scenario is an incredibly complex and costly one that would see the NBA icon jostling not just with the price of his helicopter flights, but also New York City’s newly enacted pied-à-terre tax, changing regulations aro...