Published: June 4, 2026 • 11:14 PM IST · Updated: June 5, 2026 • 12:41 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Victor Wembanyama (Image Via Getty) Victor Wembanyama reacts after fan runs onto court during New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs NBA Finals game The NBA has handed out lifetime bans to two fans after an unusual incident interrupted Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night.
One fan ran onto the court at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and tried to take a selfie with San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama during the fourth quarter.
The person was arrested and will no longer be allowed into any NBA arena, according to an NBA spokesperson.The interruption happened with 6:28 left in the game as the New York Knicks were leading the Spurs 92-86. The fan entered the court holding a cellphone and made his way toward Wembanyama and Knicks center Mitchell Robinson near the three-point line.
Security guards quickly stepped in and removed him before the photo could...