NBA bans two fans for selfie incident during Finals
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:42 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Two fans have received lifetime bans from all NBA arenas following a selfie-seeking incident during Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3, 2026. The incident occurred on a Wednesday night and involved disruptive behavior during the game. A league spokesperson confirmed the bans on June 4, indicating a strong stance against such actions at NBA events.
- •Incident occurred during Game 1 of the NBA Finals
- •Bans announced on June 4, 2026
- •League aims to uphold decorum at games
- •Fans engaged in disruptive behavior seeking selfies
- •Lifetime bans apply to all NBA arenas
- 7:42 PMThe Guardian Sport — Fans given life bans for Wembanyama selfie as NBA looks at Brunson incident
- 7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Fans given life bans for Wembanyama selfie as NBA looks at Brunson incident
- 6:43 PMNBC News — NBA bans two fans for life after one runs onto the court, attempts selfie with Wemby - NBC News
- 4:57 PMYahoo Sports — What we know about identity of Spurs fans banned for life over NBA Finals selfie stunt
- 4:44 PMESPN — Fans get lifetime bans for NBA Finals selfie quest...
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — NBA bans two fans for life for attempted in-game selfie with Wemby, investigating fan comments to Brunson
- 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — Two fans banned for life after Victor Wembanyama selfie attempt during NBA Finals game
"Fan ran on to court during NBA finals opener Knicks guard appeared upset with fans Howard Bryant: Brunson the difference in Game 1 The NBA has banned two fans for life after an incident in which a man ran on to the court to take a selfie with Victor Wembanyama during Game 1 of the finals. In a separate case, ESPN reports that the league is investigating an incident during Wednesday night’s game when New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson became upset after an interaction with fans during the fourth quarter of his team’s 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Continue reading...
"The NBA has banned two fans for life after an incident in which a man ran on to the court to take a selfie with Victor Wembanyama during Game 1 of the finals. In a separate case, ESPN reports that the league is investigating an incident during Wednesday night’s game when New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson became upset after an interaction with fans during the fourth quarter of his team’s 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
"Two fans involved involved in a selfie-seeking incident during Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night have been given lifetime bans from all NBA arenas, a league spokeman said Thursday.
Sources
External links- The Guardian SportJun 4, 2026, 7:42 PMFans given life bans for Wembanyama selfie as NBA looks at Brunson incident
Fan ran on to court during NBA finals opener Knicks guard appeared upset with fans Howard Bryant: Brunson the difference in Game 1 The NBA has banned two fans for life after an incident in which a man ran on to the court to take a selfie with Victor Wembanyama during Game 1 of the finals. In a separate case, ESPN reports that the league is investigating an incident during Wednesday night’s game when New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson became upset after an interaction with fans during the fourth quarter of his team’s 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 7:42 PMFans given life bans for Wembanyama selfie as NBA looks at Brunson incident
The NBA has banned two fans for life after an incident in which a man ran on to the court to take a selfie with Victor Wembanyama during Game 1 of the finals. In a separate case, ESPN reports that the league is investigating an incident during Wednesday night’s game when New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson became upset after an interaction with fans during the fourth quarter of his team’s 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
- NBC NewsJun 4, 2026, 6:43 PMNBA bans two fans for life after one runs onto the court, attempts selfie with Wemby - NBC News
One person was arrested after breaching security and approaching the playing surface during the fourth quarter.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 4:57 PMWhat we know about identity of Spurs fans banned for life over NBA Finals selfie stunt
Two fans have been banned for life from NBA games for their roles in the Game 1 incident. Here's what we know about their identities.
- ESPNJun 4, 2026, 4:44 PMFans get lifetime bans for NBA Finals selfie quest...
Two fans involved involved in a selfie-seeking incident during Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night have been given lifetime bans from all NBA arenas, a league spokeman said Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 4:24 PMNBA bans two fans for life for attempted in-game selfie with Wemby, investigating fan comments to Brunson
Play was disrupted in the third quarter by a young fan looking to get a selfie with Wembanyama (and some self-promotion).
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 4:02 PMTwo fans banned for life after Victor Wembanyama selfie attempt during NBA Finals game
The first game of the NBA Finals was disrupted on Wednesday night
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