Fan Faces Charges After Rushing NBA Finals Game 1 Court for Wembanyama Selfie
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Updated · KSAT San Antonio · Jun 4
Fan Faces Charges After Rushing NBA Finals Game 1 Court for Wembanyama Selfie
3 articles · Updated · KSAT San Antonio · Jun 4
Summary
A fan who ran onto the court in the fourth quarter of Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals Game 1 to take a selfie with Victor Wembanyama is being scrutinized for possible criminal charges.
Security removed the fan quickly at Frost Bank Center, and no injuries were reported, but many Spurs fans said the interruption cost San Antonio a possession in the closing minutes.
NBA fan-conduct rules allow penalties including immediate ejection, a lifetime ban from league arenas and charges such as criminal trespass or disorderly conduct for disrupting a game.
Wembanyama said he was "really surprised" and compared the moment to a 2024 incident when a bat flew onto the court before the Spurs mascot caught it with a net.