Sterling is a 3-year-old Phoenix Suns fan dubbed the ‘Popcorn Kid’, who is currently going viral after appearing on the Jumbotron during a Phoenix Suns game
Sterling’s moment of pure innocence turned him into an online sensation almost overnight, as it brought in global attention.
Who is Sterling aka the ‘Popcorn Kid’ as Phoenix Suns fan goes viral
Sterling “the Popcorn Kid” attended his second Suns game and it definitely didn’t disappoint 🥺🍿 pic.twitter.com/IJ0pT7A3Fd
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) November 22, 2025
Little man was really enjoying that popcorn 🔥
📽️: @NBA pic.twitter.com/HxDawGXhEz
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) November 17, 2025
3-year-old Phoenix Suns fan goes viral for his reaction on the Jumbotron
The viral moment took place during the Phoenix Suns vs. Indiana Pacers game on November 13, when three-year-old Sterling was quietly enjoying popcorn from a bucket. As the Jumbotron camera found him, he was completely absorbed in his snack and only looked up after a few seconds. As soon as he realised that he was on the big screen, he responded with a shy smile and a sweet wave. The short moment seemingly made him a sensation, as the Suns later revealed that the video had crossed over 50 million views across social platforms.
Reactions from netizens
Social media users posted all kinds of reactions online, with one person commenting:
This kid is already a Suns legend.”
Another user wrote:
Popcorn Kid is the hero we didn’t know we needed.”
A third user added:
His smile healed my whole week.”
Someone else joked:
Protect this child at all costs—he’s too precious for this world.”
Phoenix Suns fan Sterling, dubbed as ‘Popcorn Kid’ gets VIP treatment
After going viral, three year old Suns fan, Sterling now known as the popcorn kid and his dad returned to the Mortgage Matchup Centre on Friday for his second game, and the Suns made sure to make his visit unforgettable. The Suns gave them VIP access and allowed them to watch warmups from courtside while interacting with other fans. His dad shared about their surreal experiences the past week, from surprise messages to fans identifying Sterling everywhere they went. Despite the whirlwind of attention, Christopher shared how his son, Sterling, has handled the attention with his natural charm. The Suns also gave Christopher and his entire family the chance to enjoy the game without the usual hustle of seating and crowd chaos.
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