Key facts
- Two fans received lifetime bans from all NBA events.
- One fan invaded the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
- The fan sought a selfie with player Victor Wembanyama.
- A second fan was also banned for involvement in the incident.
- Play was stopped for 1 minute and 29 seconds.
The NBA has issued lifetime bans to two fans following separate incidents during Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. The first fan ran onto the court during the fourth quarter of the Knicks' 105-95 victory at Frost Bank Center, approaching Spurs player Victor Wembanyama for a selfie. This fan was arrested and will be banned from all NBA arenas. A second individual also received a lifetime ban for their role in the incident. Play was stopped for one minute and 29 seconds due to the court invasion. Wembanyama stated he had never been in such a situation and was unsure how to react. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson downplayed the incident, noting security handled it quickly.