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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has stated that LeBron James' helicopter commute is "perfectly appropriate," comments he made on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Tuesday.
James, a Philadelphia 76ers forward, travels by helicopter from New York to the team facility. The aircraft is supplied by Fanatics as part of an endorsement deal. Silver indicated there is no rules issue as long as the arrangement remains between Fanatics and James, with no team involved.
The forward signed with the Sixers in free agency and chose to live in New York. Precedent exists for this decision, as Sixers players made the same choice before, including former coach JJ Reddick.
The helicopter exits from the roof of the team's business center. Its noise has interrupted news conferences, causing players to pause and laugh. James has described the arrangement as simply another way of transportation, noting he has done it before.
Source: ESPN - Tue Oct 20, 3:14 PM ET
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