As part of his agreement with a business that treats the King like royalty, LeBron James is free to board Fanatics’ helicopter whenever he wants, even if he is playing in Philadelphia and residing in New York City.
The recently signed 76ers player, a “key partner” for the company, is one of the “most important athletes in the world,” according to a source close to Fanatics, and as such, they are pleased to let him use the company helicopter whenever he pleases.
After the Sixers scrimmaged on Saturday, James was seen leaving the City of Brotherly Love in Fanatics’ Leonardo AW139 heli. The flight back to New York City took about forty-five minutes.
The cost of similar charter flights ranges from $6k to $9k per way. It’s not inexpensive, but it saves a ton of time. Bron would have needed roughly two hours to complete the same journey in a car.
We’ve been informed that LeBron’s “broad long term deal” with Fanatics includes the use of any aircraft. With the exception of practice, preseason, and the playoffs, the Sixers will play 41 home games this season, all of which will require the NBA great to travel the approximately 95 miles.
Although it’s unknown if LeBron will utilize the Fanatics’ helicopter frequently or only occasionally, our sources say that all he needs to do is ask.
