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A Toast to a Win? LeBron James Takes a Sip of Wine After Crashing Into 76ers Fan

  • On Monday, Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James sipped a fan's wine during a 126-107 win over the Chicago Bulls at Xfinity Mobile Arena after colliding with a spectator while chasing a loose ball.
  • Season-Ticket holder Troy Clemons said James spilled wine and was apologetic, recalling, "He took my drink from me and basically just took a sip of it and gave it back and ran back."
  • Clemons, who tossed the cup in the trash, told ESPN, "I'm just glad for him to be here," while James explained he wanted to see if the spilled wine was "worth it" on his arm.
  • The NBA opted against disciplinary action for the incident, and the Sixers imposed no internal punishment, following precedent from a 2019 incident involving former forward Mike Scott.
  • Known as a wine enthusiast, James has a history of playful crowd interactions, including pretending to drink beer during a 2017 playoff series, while athletes like Prince Fielder and Terrell Owens have previously engaged with fan concessions.
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LeBron James took a sip of wine from a fan during the game between Philadelphia and Chicago, won by the hosts 126:107. The 41-year-old basketball player chased the ball and entered the audience, where he managed to avoid a collision with a fan and his girlfriend. Then he picked up a plastic glass of wine and quickly took a sip. The footage was shown on the video board in the hall and caused a violent reaction from the audience. James' teammates …

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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Monday, November 2, 2026.
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