A fan at Madison Square Garden discarded a cup after LeBron James took a sip from it during a game on October 20, 2026.
The incident occurred before the start of the second quarter of a matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks. James, listed as a forward wearing number 23 for the 76ers, was on the court when the fan interaction took place.
The fan later remarked, "I threw that cup in the trash," describing their reaction to the moment. The scene was captured by photographer Brad Penner.
