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LeBron James' Fanatics Helicopter Use Explained
Commissioner Adam Silver says LeBron James using Fanatics' helicopter is perfectly appropriate for his Philly deal.
In brief
Commissioner Adam Silver says LeBron James using Fanatics' helicopter is perfectly appropriate for his Philly deal. Commissioner Adam Silver states LeBron James' use of Fanatics' helicopter is legally permissible under NBA rules for his Philadelphia 76ers contract. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
LeBron James' Philadelphia Debut
LeBron James will debut with the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday evening.
Fanatics Helicopter Deal
James uses Fanatics' helicopter for his Philly commute, a deal between Fanatics and LeBron.
Commissioner Silver's Explanation
Commissioner Adam Silver says LeBron's helicopter use is 'perfectly appropriate' under NBA rules.
“In the case of LeBron and that helicopter, he has a deal with Fanatics. It's perfectly appropriate if part of his deal is they're gonna supply a helicopter to him.”
League Rules Clarification
The league says no team involvement makes Fanatics-LeBron deals legal under cap rules.
The big picture
Commissioner Adam Silver states LeBron James' use of Fanatics' helicopter is legally permissible under NBA rules for his Philadelphia 76ers contract.
