Victor Wembanyama reacts to fan crashing NBA Finals game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 9:02 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
During Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3, a fan interrupted play by running onto the court to take a selfie with Victor Wembanyama. The incident occurred with 6:28 remaining in the fourth quarter and led to a brief stoppage of the game. Wembanyama commented on the situation, comparing it to an infamous bat incident involving the Spurs in 2009. Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson dismissed the incident as minor. Following the game, San Antonio lost to New York 105-95, but Wembanyama expressed no concern about the series outcome, noting that the Spurs must win four games to clinch the Finals.
- •A fan ran onto the court during the fourth quarter of Game 1.
- •Wembanyama compared the incident to a past bat occurrence.
- •Spurs lost Game 1 to the Knicks 105-95.
- •Wembanyama remains unfazed by the Finals loss.
- •The Spurs need four wins to secure the championship.
- 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama Left Stunned by Shocking Finals Court Crasher, Says It Rivaled Infamous Bat Incident From 16 Years Ago
"Victor Wembanyama‘s San Antonio Spurs vs. Jalen Brunson‘s New York Knicks NBA Finals matchup was an event that many fans had waited for. However, one fan took it to the next level and crashed into the court during the game on Wednesday. The incident happened with 6:28 remaining in the fourth quarter of Game 1. [...]
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