yahoo - 6/4/2026 6:11:44 PM - GMT (+2 )
The fan who disrupted Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals by running onto the court to take a selfie with San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has been arrested and banned for life from attending NBA games, the league announced.
The NBA also said a second individual involved in the incident had also been banned from attending NBA games moving forward.
"The individual who entered the court area during Game 1 of The Finals was arrested and will be banned for life from all NBA arenas," the league said in a statement released on June 4, according to the Associated Press. "A second individual will also receive a lifetime ban for his role in the incident."
The fan, a young male, ran onto the court in the middle of play during the fourth quarter of Game 1 between the New York Knicks and Spurs and pulled his phone out to take a selfie. Security in San Antonio quickly swooped in and escorted the fan from the floor at Frost Bank Center.
Wembanyama was standing next to Mitchell Robinson. The Spurs center laughed while the Knicks big man appeared confused. Officials stopped play momentarily and ultimately re-started the action with a jump ball at center court after being uncertain of possession at the time of the incident.
The Knicks were up 92-86 with 6:34 on the clock when it happened.
According to the NBA Code of Conduct, "guests who engage in fighting, throwing objects, or attempting to enter the court will be immediately ejected from the arena."
Possible sanctions for the fan and anyone who violates the Code of Conduct include "ejection without refund, revocation of their season tickets, and/or prevention from attending future games. They may also be in violation of local ordinances, resulting in possible arrest and prosecution."
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Fan who ran onto court at NBA Finals Game 1 arrested, banned by league
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