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76ers’ LeBron James Explains Exactly Why He Sipped a Fan’s Wine During Game

The Philadelphia 76ers are finding ways to enjoy their strong start, and LeBron James supplied a memorable example against the Chicago Bulls. After crashing into a courtside fan, James took a sip of the man’s wine before returning to the…

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 7:05 AM
76ers’ LeBron James Explains Exactly Why He Sipped a Fan’s Wine During Game
Key Things to Know
  • LeBron James explained he sipped a courtside fan's wine to see if it was worth spilling on his arm.
  • The incident occurred during the third quarter after James crashed into longtime spectator Troy Clemons.
  • James humorously assessed the fan's beverage afterward, stating that it was simply "all right."
The Story in 60 Seconds

Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James explained that he tasted a courtside spectator's wine to see if it was worth spilling on his arm after crashing into the fan during a game against the Chicago Bulls. James stated that he wanted to evaluate how good the drink was, jokingly rating it as "all right" following the incident.

The interaction occurred in the third quarter after James collided with longtime fan Troy Clemons beyond the baseline. Alongside the viral moment, Philadelphia defeated Chicago 126-107, with James tallying 15 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds as the 76ers improved to 7-1 on the season.

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