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Knicks fan evicted from luxury hotel room before NBA Finals game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 6:27 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Knicks fan evicted from luxury hotel room before NBA Finals game
Summary

Phil Godlewski, a Knicks fan, was reportedly removed from a $20,000 penthouse suite at the Ritz-Carlton prior to Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Godlewski had gathered a party of six and spent a total of $750,000 on tickets for the game. The eviction allegedly stemmed from a demand made by Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs. The incident raises questions about player influence over events surrounding high-stakes games.

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  • •Phil Godlewski booked a $20,000 penthouse at the Ritz-Carlton.
  • •He and his party spent $750,000 on NBA Finals tickets.
  • •Victor Wembanyama allegedly influenced the eviction.
  • •The incident occurred before Game 4 of the Finals.
  • •Godlewski was part of a group of six attending the game.
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