LeBron James had plenty to smile about Monday night, but it was a quick moment in the stands that ended up stealing part of the spotlight.
After the Philadelphia 76ers rolled past the Chicago Bulls 126-107 to improve to 7-1, a clip of James interacting with a fan and taking a sip from the fan’s drink started making the rounds. The game itself featured a strong all-around showing from Philadelphia, with Tyrese Maxey leading the way with 26 points and 11 assists.
Still, the viral moment came when James went into the crowd and sampled what turned out to be wine. Afterward, he explained exactly how it happened.
"I spilled some of his wine. I crashed into him, spilled some of his wine.
So I wanted to see if it was worth it on my arm and how good it was. It was all right,"
The fan involved, Troy Clemons, later described the exchange from his side.
"Walking to my seat, whatever this beverage is, we won’t say what it is, LeBron crashed into me. He grabbed me, and he said, 'My bad.' My drink spilled everywhere; he took my drink, took a sip, gave it back, and ran back,"
The moment fit the mood around Philadelphia right now. The 76ers have been rolling early, and the energy around the team has clearly spilled over to the fans as well. With James and Jaylen Brown in the mix, the atmosphere has been upbeat, and Monday’s win only added to it.
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