LeBron James May Live in New York While Playing for Philadelphia 76ers | EURweb | Black News, Culture, Entertainment & More
ESPN said James may commute from New York by helicopter, a move that would make his Sixers arrangement unusual but not unprecedented.
- LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia Sixers, though reports suggest he may reside in New York City while playing for the team.
- ESPN's Brian Windhorst and Shams Charania reported on Friday that James could commute to Philadelphia by helicopter, with Windhorst calling the situation a 'fascinating' development in league history.
- Fan Liam Miller of Cherry Hill said, 'He could live on the moon if we get a championship,' while Realtor Reid Rosenthal of The Rosenthal Group noted Philadelphia offers luxury penthouses.
- Precedent exists for such commutes: J.J. Redick lived in Brooklyn while playing for the Sixers, and Wilt Chamberlain faced media criticism for residing in New York while with the Warriors.
- James has not announced where he will live, yet many Philadelphia fans remain focused on winning a championship regardless of his residency, keeping the debate ongoing.
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LeBron James May Live in New York While Playing for Philadelphia 76ers | EURweb | Black News, Culture, Entertainment & More
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