LeBron James move to the Philadelphia 76ers has already become one of the biggest stories of the NBA offseason, but his reported plans for getting to work may be just as surprising.James is considering living in the New York area rather than Philadelphia and travelling to games and practices by helicopter throughout the season.The four-time NBA champion recently signed a two-year deal with the 76ers, extending his career into a 23rd NBA season after ending his long tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. While many expected James to relocate closer to his new team, but according to ESPNs Shams Charania, that may not be the case.Will he live in Philly? Will he live in New Jersey? Will he live in New York? Charania said on ESPN. Will he take a chopper back and forth? We dont know those answers yet.But we do know hes going to the East Coast, and thats a big lifestyle change for James at this point in his career.Since Charanias initial comments, multiple reputable outlets have reported that Manhattan has emerged as James expected home base, with helicopter travel viewed as the preferred option for commuting to Philadelphia.The journey is expected to take roughly 45 minutes each way, allowing James and his family to remain in New York while he fulfils his commitments with the 76ers.The travel costs would be significant. A round-trip helicopter flight between Manhattan and Philadelphia is estimated to cost around $11,500, meaning James could spend well over $1 million across the season if he commutes for practices and all 41 home games.Related Article: The Assurance Joel Embiid Gave LeBron James to Help Him SignFor James, however, the expense is unlikely to be a major consideration. The NBAs first active billionaire reportedly earns around $114 million annually through endorsements and business ventures, making the projected travel bill only a fraction of his yearly off-court income.James has not publicly confirmed where he intends to live during the season, but Charanias comments have fuelled widespread discussion about what would be one of the most unconventional commuting arrangements in professional sports.READ MORE: Is Steph Curry Unhappy at Warriors After LeBron James Miss?
