NBA fans react hilariously when LeBron James is seen with wine under his seat during Celtics-Cavs Game 4

LeBron James, the LA Lakers superstar and Ohio native, returned to his hometown on Monday. At Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, James watched his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, play Game 4 of the second round against the Boston Celtics. While doing so, he brought some questionable drinks, which elicited amusing reactions from basketball fans.

NBA fans hilariously react as LeBron James is spotted with wine under his seat during Celtics-Cavs Game 4

James spent 11 seasons with Cleveland, including two stints. He led the franchise to its first NBA title in 2016 before joining the Lakers as a free agent in 2018.

As expected, when the four-time MVP entered the arena, Cavaliers fans gave him a raucous standing ovation. He then took a courtside seat next to his wife, Savannah James.

LeBron James had a full bottle of wine at his seat during Monday's Celtics-Cavs game in Cleveland.

However, fans later discovered James had hidden some unusual drinks for a sporting event under his seat. His beverage choices appeared to be coffee, wine, and water.

When fans on X/Twitter saw James’ wine bottle, they joked about the 20-time All-Star showing off his power.

LeBron is courtside, holding a bottle of wine. “GOAT behavior,” @SmokeDynamite stated.”I have that bottle in my wine fridge and will save it for the birth of my children. According to @sugariscancer, LeBron was seen drinking outside from a paper cup.”Did he slide LeBron a bottle of wine? Courtside? “I believe shenanigans are about to take place,” tweeted @VincentBatza.”I love that LeBron just travels with a wine case,” @yourgirlayedub wrote.

Others speculated that James was most likely promoting his business.

“LeBron brought some wine with him. Has a label facing the camera. “I’m not a businessman; I’m a business, man.” @333ofhearts commented.

LeBron James leaves early as shorthanded Cavs lose Game 4 to Celtics.

With LeBron James in attendance, the Cavaliers fell short against the Celtics in Game 4. Without star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (calf) and starting center Jarrett Allen (ribs), they lost 109-102, falling behind 3-1 in their Round 2 series.

During their loss, James was seen leaving the game early, prompting some to question his Cleveland fandom.

Nonetheless, many people noted that James’ appearance occurred at a significant time. The 39-year-old is expected to decline his $51.4 million player option with the Lakers for next season and test free agency this summer.

Thus, he may be putting pressure on LA to take the necessary steps to keep him. It’s unclear whether James would consider another Cleveland reunion, or if he had any ulterior motives on Monday. Nonetheless, Cavaliers fans appear to admire “King James” as much as ever.