2 Fans Get Lifetime Ban for Running on Court During NBA Finals Game 1

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This stunt was a total air ball. 

A fan’s risky behavior at Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 2nd led to consequences, as the NBA has officially punished the individual who ran onto the court attempting to take a selfie with Victor Wembanyama.

According to an NBA spokesperson, the person who ran onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals was arrested and will be banned from attending any future NBA games. Another person involved in the incident will also be banned for life from all NBA arenas.

With 6:28 remaining in the fourth quarter and the Knicks ahead 92-86, a stoppage brought the close game to a sudden stop.

A fan ran onto the basketball court with a cell phone and attempted to take a selfie with Victor Wembanyama and Knicks center Mitchell Robinson before security guards quickly removed him.

Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs’ 7’4″ forward-center, seemed initially unsure of what was happening when a fan approached him, beginning to smile before security intervened.

After the game, the 22-year-old admitted they had never faced that kind of situation before and weren’t sure how to react.

In fact, the incident reminded Wemby of a previous party crasher.  

Honestly, it took me completely by surprise – it was a moment as shocking as the time a bat actually landed on the court! I mean, you just don’t expect things like that to happen, do you? It really stuck with me, just like that unexpected visitor did.

Back in January 2024, during Victor Wembanyama’s first season with the Spurs, a bat unexpectedly flew into the arena during a game. Luckily, the team’s mascot, The Coyote, was able to handle the situation.

Wearing a Batman costume, The Coyote finally managed to trap the opposing team’s mascot in a net on the court. This impressive move earned him loud cheers and applause from the crowd.

The Knicks and Spurs had a tight game, but the Knicks ultimately won 105-95. While the Spurs played hard, they couldn’t quite overcome New York’s performance.

The event, which thankfully didn’t involve any bats, drew a small group of celebrity attendees, including dedicated New York Knicks fans Ben Stiller, Spike Lee, and Timothée Chalamet.

Keep reading to discover even more famous fans who would journey nationwide to cheer on the New York City team.

Timothée Chalamet is a big fan of the New York Knicks. He explained to 7PM in Brooklyn that his grandmother’s love for the team sparked his own interest. He believes that growing up in New York naturally leads to supporting the Knicks.

As you may have heard, Kylie Jenner has been attending New York Knicks games with Timothée Chalamet, her boyfriend since 2023, to support the team.

Ben Stiller is a die-hard Knicks fan. He’s stated that he’d choose a Knicks championship over winning an Oscar. In a 2025 appearance on the New Heights podcast, Stiller explained that even given the choice, he’d take the Knicks winning, simply because he’d have had a choice to make.

Spike Lee, a dedicated New York Knicks fan for many years, is confident the team will win a championship with their 2025-2026 lineup. In May 2026, he told the New York Post, “I’m not worried about teams like San Antonio or Oklahoma City. We’re going to win it all.”

Tracy Morgan’s dedication to the New York Knicks is unwavering. He told Rich Eisen in 2021 that he’s one of the team’s biggest fans, right up there with Spike Lee.

What’s Luv? The way Fat Joe feels about the Knicks.

In fact, hours before the Knicks confirmed their appearance in the finals, the rapper reflected on the decades the team struggled, noting to ESPN, “It’s time. We paid our dues.”

Broadcasting live from New York, it’s Pete Davidson! The former cast member of Saturday Night Live is a frequent face in the audience at basketball games.

Chris Rock is a dedicated Knicks fan and has been seen at countless games throughout the years.

Larry David isn’t going to curb his enthusiasm for the Knicks.

His fellow actor, JB Smoove, feels the same way. In a 2024 Instagram post, Smoove wrote, “How it started vs How it ended,” and added, “It’ll always be Knicks for life.”

Jordyn Woods is a big fan of the New York Knicks, and her connection to the team goes beyond just being a spectator. She’s currently engaged to Karl-Anthony Towns, who plays center for the Knicks.

Though Cardi B is known for her hit song “Bodak Yellow,” she’s a big fan of the colors orange and blue. She and former NFL player Stefon Diggs recently confirmed their relationship by attending a 2025 basketball game between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics together.

Anne Hathaway is sporting Chanel boots in the colors of the New York Knicks basketball team. The actress, known for her role in The Devil Wears Prada, subtly showed her support for the team by wearing an orange and blue pocket square on The Tonight Show in April 2026.

She described herself as a relaxed and supportive fan to Jimmy Fallon, but also admitted she almost wore a vintage jersey to show her enthusiasm.

By the way, Jimmy Fallon is a huge Knicks fan – he even took his oldest daughter, Franny, to some games during the 2026 NBA playoffs.

You don’t need a time machine to know Michael J. Fox is a big Knicks fan. The actor and his wife, Tracy Pollan, are frequent attendees at the team’s games.

Despite the Knicks’ inconsistent performance, Jon Stewart has remained a dedicated fan, famously describing himself as a loyal supporter through thick and thin.

Singer Maggie Rogers is a big New York Knicks fan, and she’s made it clear how much she enjoys watching them win.

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2026-06-04 22:47