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The fan who ran onto the court during the New York Knicks’ 105-95 win over the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday night at the Frost Bank Center has been banned for life.
About midway through the fourth quarter, a fan ran onto the court looking for a selfie with Victor Wembanyama. Another fan was also banned for his involvement, the NBA said in a press release.
“The individual who entered the court during Game 1 of the Finals was arrested and will be banned for life from all NBA arenas,” an NBA spokesman said in a press release. “Another person will also receive a lifetime ban for his role in the incident.”
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A fan is restrained by security after running onto the court during the fourth quarter of Game One of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on June 3, 2026. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
With just over six minutes left in the fourth quarter, Spurs guard Dylan Harper had his pass deflected by Mikal Bridges as the fan ran to the floor. The fans went straight to Wembanyama as the play unfolded and the Spurs star was unsure how to act.
“I’ve never been in that situation,” Wembanyama said. “I didn’t know how to act.”
Security quickly ran out, wrapped around the fan and got him off the floor.
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A fan is restrained by security after running onto the court during the fourth quarter of Game One of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on June 3, 2026. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Play was stopped for one minute, 29 seconds before play resumed with a bounce ball. Fans entering the playing area were taken off the field through a base tunnel.
“I don’t think it was an event at all,” Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said. “I thought security got him out of there. I think everyone moved on to the next play.”
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A fan runs onto the court and takes a picture with Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter of Game One of the 2026 NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas on June 3, 2026. (Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
The NBA hopes there are no more fan incidents for the rest of the series. Game 2 between the Knicks and Spurs is on Friday at 8:30 PM ET.
