LeBron James Sips Fan's Wine at 76ers-Bulls Game, Sparks Social Media Outcry
During a Monday night matchup, the NBA star took a cup of red wine from fan Troy Clemons, prompting Barstool Sports head Dave Portnoy to comment with a pointed quip.
In a Monday night showdown where the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 126-107, LeBron James was seen taking a fan's cup of red wine courtside.
The fan, Troy Clemons, watched the incident unfold, raising questions about how ordinary supporters are treated by high‑profile athletes.
Dave Portnoy, head of Barstool Sports, posted about the episode and summed it up with the line, "Checked into AA".
Original reporting
Fox News
Sixers fan who had his cup of wine drunk by LeBron James mid-game describes moment with epic quote
LeBron James grabbed a fan's red wine courtside during the 76ers-Bulls game, and Troy Clemons' reaction to the viral moment was refreshingly real.
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Dave Portnoy trolls LeBron’s controversial mid-game sip of wine: ‘Checked into AA’
Barstool Sports boss Dave Portnoy wasn't entertained by LeBron James' decision to help himself to a fan's red wine during the Sixers' 126-107 victory over the Bulls Monday night.
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Facts this version was allowed to use
- LeBron James took a fan's cup of red wine while courtside during the Philadelphia 76ers versus Chicago Bulls game.
- Troy Clemons is the fan whose wine LeBron James drank.
- The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Chicago Bulls 126-107.
- The game was played on a Monday night.
- Dave Portnoy is the head of Barstool Sports.
- Dave Portnoy posted about LeBron James drinking the fan's wine.
- Dave Portnoy said: "Checked into AA"
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