LeBron James’ new commute with the Philadelphia 76ers is already drawing attention, and Patrick Beverley has a message for him about one part of it.
James is set to split time between New York City and Philadelphia during the 2026-27 NBA season, a setup that comes with a 95-mile trip that can take roughly 90 minutes to two hours by car. The four-time NBA champion is also expected to use a helicopter at times, and that plan was on display at media day when a helicopter picking him up could be heard landing outside Sixers practice while Anfernee Simons was speaking to reporters Tuesday.
“A helicopter for LeBron James could be heard outside Sixers practice while Anfernee Simons was speaking to reporters Tuesday, per mcten. Bron is using the helicopter to commute back to NYC, where he plans to split his time this season. The trip takes around 40-45 minutes,” Bleacher Report posted.
Beverley, who played with James and also spent time with the 76ers, did not exactly sound relaxed about the idea of the helicopter landing in Camden.
“LeBron got a helicopter landing in Camden… Camden is not a place where they're used to helicopters landing… But Bron be careful, cause Camden isn't the greatest neighborhood. People gonna start throwing rocks at them motherf***ing helicopters, so be cool out there,” Beverley said.
The warning leaves James with a simple choice: keep using the helicopter and hope for smooth landings, or adjust where it comes down. Beverley’s concern was clear, and whether James takes it seriously is the next question.
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