Philadelphia – In a light‑hearted moment that quickly went viral, LeBron James took a sip of a fan’s red wine during the third quarter of the Philadelphia 76ers’ home game against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.
James, who has long joked that he enjoys a glass of wine almost every day, chased a loose ball near the sideline, brushed past a spectator and seized the cup that Troy Clemons was holding. After a quick taste, the NBA star returned to the court, where he finished the night with 15 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in 31 minutes.
Fan’s reaction
Speaking with ESPN’s Kris Rhim after the incident, Clemons said he was surprised but took the encounter in stride. “At the end of the day, he’s another man like me,” Clemons said when asked what he would do with the cup James drank from. “He’s LeBron, but I threw that cup in the trash, and it’s nothing up with him, but I just got a fresh drink.”
Game recap
The 76ers rode the momentum to a convincing 126‑107 victory over the Bulls. Philadelphia’s strong start to the season continued, with the team improving to a 7‑1 record. James, now 41, appears comfortable in his new city and role, contributing both on the floor and with his veteran presence.
While the wine‑sipping episode added a humorous footnote to the night, it also highlighted James’ down‑to‑earth personality that fans across the nation appreciate. The moment sparked a flurry of social‑media posts, with many users sharing the clip and noting how the star’s casual gesture reminded everyone that even high‑profile athletes are regular people.
Community response
Local fans praised both James for his playful spirit and Clemons for his good‑natured reaction. “It’s cool to see a regular guy have a regular reaction to a moment such as this,” one Philadelphia resident commented on a fan forum.
As the 76ers look ahead to the rest of the season, the team hopes to build on its early success and keep delivering exciting performances for the city’s passionate basketball community.
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
