LeBron James Spotted Landing in NYC in Helicopter After Sixers Scrimmage in New Photos

Natasha DyeMon, October 5, 2026 at 5:20 PM UTC

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LeBron James lands in New York City on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026Credit: TheImageDirect.com -

LeBron James was spotted on his commute from the Sixers facilities in Philadelphia to New York City via helicopter

The NBA star travels roughly 40 minutes each way to get to work from his new home in NYC

James went casual on his commute, sporting a pair of slides and basketball shorts with a baseball cap

LeBron James is getting used to his new helicopter commute.

The NBA superstar, 41, was spotted landing in New York City after traveling from his first scrimmage with the Sixers in Philadelphia on Saturday, Oct. 3.

James kept his outfit casual for the helicopter ride, wearing a black hoodie, black baseball cap and black basketball shorts with various designs on them. The four-time NBA champion completed his look with a pair of black slides as he was seen at VIP Heliport in Manhattan.

James’ commute from Philadelphia to New York City is roughly 40 minutes.

LeBron James lands in New York City on Oct. 3, 2026Credit: TheImageDirect.com

According to ESPN, Sixers guard V.J. Edgecome said James arrives at practice before any of his teammates, around 7:45 a.m. “He was in there before everybody,” Edgecombe told the outlet, adding, “As usual.”

James’ helicopter lands on a pad that sits on top of the Sixers’ business offices, located next to where the team practices, according to ESPN. The organization’s managing partner and primary owner Josh Harris also reportedly travels to and from the facilities via helicopter, per the outlet.

LeBron James’ helicopter on Oct. 3, 2026Credit: TheImageDirect.com

After practice on Wednesday, Sept. 30, James’ teammate Tyrese Maxey confirmed that James commutes to the team’s training complex in Camden via helicopter.

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“I ain’t gonna lie, that was funny. One of us left in a helicopter, the other one was sitting on the curb,” Maxey, who had struggled with car trouble that day, joked.

Fans have grown concerned about James commuting via helicopter and questioning his safety, with many pointing to the January 2020 helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant and seven others, as well as the recent headlines featuring helicopter accidents.

On September 16, an NBC helicopter crashed, killing reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marcini, as well as a third person on the ground. Four days later, two crew members of California’s Yosemite National Park died when a helicopter crashed outside of Fresno.

James announced in July that he’ll play his record-breaking 24th season with the 76ers. He signed a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, according to ESPN.

“This game. I still truly love this game, and I have more to give,” he said in a post on X announcing his move. “This is my last decision. I’m not going for money. I’m not going for family. What am I really playing for at this point? I still want to sacrifice. I still want to work. I still want to grind. I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning another championship.”

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