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LeBron James takes a sip from fan’s drink during 76ers-Bulls game
During the Philadelphia 76ers’ 126-107 win over the Chicago Bulls, LeBron James chased a loose ball near the baseline and ended up among the fans.
He bumped into a supporter carrying a drink, apologized, and took a quick sip before returning to play.
The drink was later identified as wine, though the fan initially described it only as a beverage.
The fan said he was not upset and went to get a fresh drink.
James scored 15 points, made nine assists and collected seven rebounds in the game.
The moment drew attention and mixed reactions, including criticism from Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, while some fans joked about it.
LeBron James took a sip from a fan’s drink while chasing a loose ball during the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Chicago Bulls.
The incident happened near the baseline at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday night.
The 76ers beat the Bulls 126-107.
The fan, Troy Clemons, said James apologized after bumping into him and spilled his drink.
Clemons said he was not upset, while Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy criticized the moment.
- Who
- LeBron James and Sixers fan Troy Clemons.
- What
- James took a sip from Clemons’s drink after chasing a loose ball into the crowd.
- When
- Monday night, November 2, 2026.
- Where
- Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia.
- Why
- James ran into the crowd while chasing a loose ball; the sources do not state why he took a sip.
Dave Portnoy
Troy Clemons
View of James taking a sip
Dave Portnoy
Portnoy criticized the act, saying it set a bad example for children.
Troy Clemons
Clemons said he was not upset and appreciated James and the Sixers.
James chased a loose ball into the crowd during the 76ers’ game against the Bulls and took a sip from a fan’s drink.
Clemons spoke with ESPN and said James had apologized and that he was not upset.
- Game result
- 76ers beat Bulls 126-107
- Venue
- Xfinity Mobile Arena
- Fan
- Troy Clemons
- James’s stats
- 15 points, nine assists and seven rebounds
- Drink
- Later identified as wine
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What people are saying
LeBron crashed into me. He grabbed me, he said "my bad.
I'm just glad for him to be here
Who cares the example it sets for kids that you need to be drunk to play sports?
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Here’s vid of LeBron taking a sip of a drink from a fan just now during tonight’s game. Year 24
Just interviewed Troy Clemons, the Sixers fan whose wine LeBron took a sip of during tonight’s game And no, he did not save the cup