Wemby condemns violence against Spurs fans on social media
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Victor Wembanyama, along with players from both the Spurs and Knicks, has criticized social media videos showing New York fans attacking Spurs supporters. The incidents occur amidst heightened tensions associated with the NBA playoff rivalry. Wembanyama's condemnation adds to a growing concern regarding fan behavior during games. Details on any potential disciplinary actions or league responses are not yet available.
- •Victor Wembanyama speaks out against fan violence.
- •Videos show apparent New York fans attacking Spurs supporters.
- •Condemnations come from players of both the Spurs and Knicks.
- •Tensions are high due to the playoff rivalry.
- •No details on league actions have been released.
- 8:15 PMESPN — Wemby condemns violence against Spurs fans
- 7:54 PMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama, other NBA Finals players condemn violence after Spurs fans attacked following Game 3: 'It's unacceptable'
- 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Wembanyama condemns apparent attacks on Spurs fans in New York during NBA finals
- 7:46 PMThe Guardian Sport — Wembanyama condemns apparent attacks on Spurs fans in New York during NBA finals
- 6:54 PMSan Antonio Express-News — Spurs star Victor Wembanyama denounces alleged fan violence as 'unacceptable' - San Antonio Express-News
"Players from both teams in the NBA finals have condemned apparent attacks on San Antonio Spurs fans by supporters of the New York Knicks. Videos circulating on social media showed Spurs fans having their jerseys ripped off on the streets of New York in the aftermath of the Knicks’ loss in Game 3 of the finals at Madison Square Garden. “My thoughts of course [are] that we can’t forget it’s a game,” Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said when told of the incidents.
"Videos show Spurs fans having jerseys ripped off Players from both teams say incidents are unacceptable Players from both teams in the NBA finals have condemned apparent attacks on San Antonio Spurs fans by supporters of the New York Knicks. Videos circulating on social media showed Spurs fans having their jerseys ripped off on the streets of New York in the aftermath of the Knicks’ loss in Game 3 of the finals at Madison Square Garden. Continue reading...
"Victor Wembanyama was among players on both the Spurs and Knicks to condemn the videos of violence permeating social media of apparent New York fans attacking Spurs supporters.
Sources
External links- ESPNJun 9, 2026, 8:15 PMWemby condemns violence against Spurs fans
Victor Wembanyama was among players on both the Spurs and Knicks to condemn the videos of violence permeating social media of apparent New York fans attacking Spurs supporters.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 7:54 PMVictor Wembanyama, other NBA Finals players condemn violence after Spurs fans attacked following Game 3: 'It's unacceptable'
In the wake of the Knicks' defeat at Madison Square Garden, several New Yorkers harassed people wearing Spurs gear.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 7:46 PMWembanyama condemns apparent attacks on Spurs fans in New York during NBA finals
Players from both teams in the NBA finals have condemned apparent attacks on San Antonio Spurs fans by supporters of the New York Knicks. Videos circulating on social media showed Spurs fans having their jerseys ripped off on the streets of New York in the aftermath of the Knicks’ loss in Game 3 of the finals at Madison Square Garden. “My thoughts of course [are] that we can’t forget it’s a game,” Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said when told of the incidents.
- The Guardian SportJun 9, 2026, 7:46 PMWembanyama condemns apparent attacks on Spurs fans in New York during NBA finals
Videos show Spurs fans having jerseys ripped off Players from both teams say incidents are unacceptable Players from both teams in the NBA finals have condemned apparent attacks on San Antonio Spurs fans by supporters of the New York Knicks. Videos circulating on social media showed Spurs fans having their jerseys ripped off on the streets of New York in the aftermath of the Knicks’ loss in Game 3 of the finals at Madison Square Garden. Continue reading...
- San Antonio Express-NewsJun 9, 2026, 6:54 PMSpurs star Victor Wembanyama denounces alleged fan violence as 'unacceptable' - San Antonio Express-News
The French All-Star's comments came after videos shared on social media showed apparent Knicks fans attacking Spurs fans on the street
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