Spurs fan dies after injuries celebrating playoff victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 5:32 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Joey Rodriguez, a 17-year-old San Antonio Spurs fan, died following injuries sustained during celebrations for the team’s Game 6 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on June 1. He fell out of a truck after it hit a curb, suffering severe head injuries. Rodriguez was placed on life support and declared brain dead before passing away on June 2. The incident occurred amid jubilant celebrations in downtown San Antonio as fans took to the streets after the Spurs' victory.
- •Rodriguez fell from a truck during postgame celebrations.
- •He suffered severe brain swelling and lost consciousness for eight minutes.
- •Rodriguez was declared brain dead and taken off life support on June 2.
- •The Spurs won the last two games against the Thunder to force Game 7.
- •Celebrations resumed as Spurs advanced to the NBA Finals.
- 5:32 PMYahoo Sports — What to know about 17-year-old Spurs fan who died celebrating playoff win
"A young Spurs fan died after suffering severe injuries while celebrating the team's Western Conference Finals Game 6 win over the Thunder. Here's what we know.
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