The San Antonio Spurs faced a significant setback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals in New York. The game against the New York Knicks was marked by an incident involving an egg thrown at NBA star Victor Wembanyama as the team returned to their hotel.
Social media footage revealed the disruption as at least one egg was tossed toward Wembanyama while he was being escorted into a New York City hotel by security. This incident is among several involving Knicks fans in recent days.
Following San Antonio’s triumph in Game 3, tensions escalated beyond the basketball court. Videos surfaced on social media showing altercations between Knicks and Spurs supporters. Some Spurs fans were reportedly harassed and had their jerseys torn.
“My thoughts, of course, are that we can’t forget it’s a game,” said Wembanyama. “We’re just playing a game out there. I am all for passion, but with the respect of each other. It’s unacceptable.”
ESPN host Mike Greenberg echoed this sentiment on the show “Get Up”, condemning the behavior. He emphasized that such actions bring disgrace to individuals, not just the city.
The negative behavior of some Knicks fans has led to several arrests. Following Game 3, a watch party near Bryant Park erupted into violence. The New York Police Department reported 21 arrests, including charges for disorderly conduct and assaulting officers. Of those, 13 were released after charges of disorderly conduct.
This marks the Knicks’ first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, with their last championship win dating back to 1973. The series will continue in San Antonio for Game 5 and, if needed, will return to New York for Game 6.