LeBron James has wasted no time turning his first stretch with the Philadelphia 76ers into a running highlight reel, and Monday night’s moment against the Chicago Bulls was the latest one to get people talking.
lebron james pregame dancing dance missed terrible shot brick /// reaction meme pic.twitter.com/vsENLQxGNT
— bbreact reaction videos (@burnerbwoireact) October 29, 2026
In the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena, James got knocked off his line and carried deep toward the baseline. Before climbing back onto the floor, the 41-year-old grabbed a sip from a fan’s cup to stay hydrated, drawing a big reaction from the crowd.
According to Kris Rhim, who covers the 76ers for ESPN, the drink in the cup was wine. That detail gave the moment an even stranger twist, and it added another chapter to what has already been a very loose, very playful start to James’ time in Philadelphia.
LeBron James really took a quick sip of a fan's drink during the Sixers/Bulls game 😆🥤 pic.twitter.com/8PCwwGEVfU
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 3, 2026
The scene came just a few days after another viral clip from before the 76ers’ 114-109 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, when James did a goofy dance and then clanked a three-pointer off the side of the backboard. Between that and Monday’s sideline sip, he’s clearly not hiding how much fun he’s having early in his stay in the City of Brotherly Love.
Before he signed with Philadelphia in free agency, reports said James was going to prioritize his happiness. So far, that part seems to be holding up.
James’ fondness for wine is well known, and the moment fit right into the larger picture of a player who appears determined to enjoy every last bit of his career. He still looks strong for a 41-year-old, but the finish line is getting closer, and the way he’s carrying himself suggests he doesn’t want to let any moment slip by.
Here’s vid of LeBron taking a sip of a drink from a fan just now during tonight’s game.
— Kris Rhim (@krisrhim1) November 3, 2026
Year 24 pic.twitter.com/oQOUA7JD8u
For the 76ers, the next step is simple: keep winning and make James’ offseason choice look even better.
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