LeBron takes a sip of wine during the game, swallowing it down. Fans also burst into laughter at the impulsive act... "I was curious how good the wine was."

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LeBron James, the "living legend" of the National Basketball Association (NBA), who plays for the Philadelphia 76ers, delighted fans with an impromptu act of drinking a fan's wine during a game.

Indian media outlet Midday reported on the 5th (Korean time), citing a report by U.S. People magazine, that LeBron spilled wine after colliding with a spectator during a game and then took a sip of it in a lighthearted incident.

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Chicago Bulls 126-107 in a home game of the 2026-2027 NBA regular season held at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the 3rd.

The situation unfolded as follows. During the third quarter that day, LeBron sprinted toward the basket to receive a pass from teammate Tyrese Maxey. However, he failed to secure the ball and tumbled out of bounds, colliding with a spectator seated in the front row behind the goal.

It just so happened that the spectator was holding a cup filled with a beverage. As he collided with LeBron, the drink in the cup spilled, and some of it splashed onto LeBron's arm as well.

At that moment, LeBron did something unexpected. He took a cup from a spectator, took a sip of the drink, and then returned it.

Afterward, as if nothing had happened, he returned to the court and continued the game.

After the game, LeBron explained with a light touch, “I spilled a little wine while bumping into him,” adding, “So I wanted to check whether it was worth spilling on my arm and just how good the wine actually is.”

He then joked, “It wasn’t bad when I tried it.”

What was even more heartwarming was the reaction of the spectators. The fan who collided with LeBron at the time was Philadelphia supporter Troy Clemens.

Clemens recalled the incident, saying, “After LeBron collided with me, he apologized and said, ‘It was my fault.’”

He added, “I’m just happy that LeBron is here,” and said he did not mind at all that wine had spilled on him, expressing his delight instead.

Midday explained, “LeBron, who has won four NBA championships, spilled the wine he was drinking when he collided with a spectator sitting courtside.”

He added, “However, before returning to the game, LeBron took a sip of that wine, and fans watching the scene burst into laughter.”

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