LeBron James added a vintage moment to the highlight reel Monday night. During the 76ers' 126-107 win over the Bulls, James ran into the stands and took a sip from the wine glass of courtside fan Troy Clemons. His review, per Yahoo Sports: "It was all right." ESPN reported he wanted to try "how good it was."
Initial videos left fans debating whether James actually drank, but the verdict came quickly — he did, and the clip went viral. Yahoo Sports noted one fan's reaction summed up the mood: "This is how I know it's his last run." The vibe around James and his new team is loose for a reason: the 76ers are rolling, extending their winning run as one of the league's hottest teams.
Not everyone raised a glass. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy hammered James over the moment, arguing the mid-game sip set the wrong example for kids watching.
The mild controversy is unlikely to dent the story's charm. A 76ers team playing this well, with James relaxed enough to crash the courtside seats for a drink, is exactly the kind of good-times signal Philadelphia fans have been waiting on — and the sort of moment that follows a legend into the farewell-tour conversation, whether he's announced one or not.

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