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LeBron James Sips Wine After Colliding With 76ers Fan

LeBron James took a sip of wine after colliding with a fan during a game against the Bulls.

New York Editorial News Desk November 3, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • James collided with a fan carrying a cup of red wine during a third-quarter play.
  • James took a sip and described the wine as 'all right.'
  • The Sixers won the game 126-107 with James contributing 15 points.

During a game against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, LeBron James collided with a fan carrying a cup of red wine. The incident occurred in the third quarter as the Philadelphia 76ers led by 11 points.

James took a sip of the wine and later told ESPN that he wanted to 'see if it was worth it on my arm, how good it was.' He described the wine as 'all right.'

The fan involved in the incident, Troy Clemons, a longtime Sixers season-ticket holder, said he was not upset about the sip and was 'just glad for him to be here.'

The Sixers went on to win the game 126-107. James finished with 15 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists as the team improved to 7-1 on the season.

In addition to the wine incident, James engaged in playful moments during the game, including dancing after an and-one layup and passing to teammates in tight windows.

James noted that having fun during the season is important, especially at this stage of his career. He emphasized the importance of enjoying small moments and being a showman while playing the game the right way.

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