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The NBA is reportedly investigating two fans who allegedly directed profane remarks at New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday night.
The two fans reportedly yelled at Brunson for flopping with vulgar remarks, according to NBA reporter Chris Haynes. The jeers started coming with 20 seconds left in the game when the Knicks had taken a significant lead.
Brunson, 29, approached referee Scott Foster after the fight ended to tell him what happened and asked him to do something about it, according to the report. Foster was within earshot of the fans and heard the derogatory remarks.
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson moves after scoring a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 3, 2026. (Eric Gay/AP Photo)
The ABC broadcast of the game showed Brunson addressing the fans. Foster stepped between Brunson and teammate Jose Alvarado pulled Brunson away from the scorer’s table.
After making a shot in the fourth quarter, Brunson was seen pointing at the fans.
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson drives past San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 3, 2026. (David J. Phillip/AP)
While the fans certainly annoyed the Knicks’ captain, the Spurs’ fourth quarter defense did not. Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter on 5-of-9 shooting, shutting out the Spurs in the process in their 105-95 victory.
Although Brunson didn’t shoot the ball very well throughout the game, going 12-of-31 from the field and 2-of-9 from 3-point range, he came through when it mattered most to power the Knicks to a Game 1 road win. He also had three rebounds and two assists in the win.
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson spins the ball as San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper defends during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 3, 2026. (Eric Gay/AP)
The Knicks will look to win another game on the road when they face the Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday at 8:30 PM ET.
