Fan interrupts NBA Finals Game 1 for selfie with Victor Wembanyama
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 4:56 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
During the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, a fan ran onto the court seeking a selfie with Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs. The game was halted with 6:29 left in regulation as security quickly removed the fan, who evaded initial attempts to stop him. This unusual interruption occurred while the New York Knicks led with a six-point margin following a timeout. After a brief delay, play resumed with a jump ball. Security responded swiftly, and the incident raised concerns about arena safety protocols during high-stakes games.
- •Fan ran onto court during 4th quarter of NBA Finals.
- •Victor Wembanyama was the target for a selfie attempt.
- •The Knicks led 92-86 when the interruption occurred.
- •Security removed the fan quickly without incident.
- •Game play resumed after a brief delay.
- 5:48 AMESPN NBA — Fan storms court, attempts selfie next to Wemby
- 3:16 AMYahoo Sports — Fan sprints onto court to take selfie with Victor Wembanyama during 4th quarter of NBA Finals Game 1
- 3:16 AMYahoo Sports — Fan runs onto the court for Victor Wembanyama selfie during NBA Finals
- 3:15 AMYahoo Sports — Fan runs onto court to take selfie with Victor Wembanyama during Game 1 of NBA Finals
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Fan runs on floor, tries to take selfie with Victor Wembanyama during Finals Game 1
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Fan runs onto court, briefly stopping Game 1 of NBA Finals
"A fan ran onto the court midway through the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, appearing to try to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama. The fan came from the sideline opposite the team benches, starting from behind the play and running into San Antonio's offensive end. The person was quickly pulled from the court by two security guards and it did not appear the person made any contact with Wembanyama or any New York players.
"Game 1 of the NBA Finals was at a dramatic point in the fourth quarter when something truly bizarre happened – a fan ran onto the court in search of a selfie with Victor Wembanyama. The game was coming back from a timeout following a crucial run spurred by Jalen Bruson’s heroics had given the…
"A fan ran onto the Frost Bank Center court during the fourth quarter of Wednesday night's NBA Finals and attempted to take a selfie next to Victor Wembanyama, halting play before the Knicks' 105-95 Game 1 victory.
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External links- ESPN NBAJun 4, 2026, 5:48 AMFan storms court, attempts selfie next to Wemby
A fan ran onto the Frost Bank Center court during the fourth quarter of Wednesday night's NBA Finals and attempted to take a selfie next to Victor Wembanyama, halting play before the Knicks' 105-95 Game 1 victory.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 3:16 AMFan sprints onto court to take selfie with Victor Wembanyama during 4th quarter of NBA Finals Game 1
Here's what we know about the fan who shook free of security to take a selfie with Victor Wembanyama.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 3:16 AMFan runs onto the court for Victor Wembanyama selfie during NBA Finals
Game 1 of the NBA Finals was at a dramatic point in the fourth quarter when something truly bizarre happened – a fan ran onto the court in search of a selfie with Victor Wembanyama. The game was coming back from a timeout following a crucial run spurred by Jalen Bruson’s heroics had given the…
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 3:15 AMFan runs onto court to take selfie with Victor Wembanyama during Game 1 of NBA Finals
The fan was quickly apprehended by Spurs security and rushed off the court.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 3:05 AMFan runs on floor, tries to take selfie with Victor Wembanyama during Finals Game 1
A fan ran onto the floor during the fourth quarter and seemingly tried to take a selfie with Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 3:03 AMFan runs onto court, briefly stopping Game 1 of NBA Finals
A fan ran onto the court midway through the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, appearing to try to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama. The fan came from the sideline opposite the team benches, starting from behind the play and running into San Antonio's offensive end. The person was quickly pulled from the court by two security guards and it did not appear the person made any contact with Wembanyama or any New York players.
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