Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA fan is detained by security after running on the court during the fourth quarter of Game One of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks (Getty Images)Two people were handed lifetime bans from all NBA arenas following a disruptive incident during Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night.One person ran onto the court midway through the fourth quarter and tried to take a selfie with San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.The fan who rushed the court was arrested, and a second person also received a lifetime ban for their involvement, though specific details of their role were not disclosed by the league.Security guards swiftly removed the fan from the court and there was no physical contact with Wembanyama or other players, who appeared unfazed by the brief interruption.Play was halted for 1 minute and 29 seconds before resuming, with Spurs coach Mitch Johnson downplaying the incident as security handled it effectively.In fullTwo fans banned for life after Victor Wembanyama selfie attempt during NBA Finals gameThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Lifetime ban issued for fan who ran onto court at NBA Finals game
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA fan is detained by security after running on the court during the fourth quarter of Game One of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks (Getty Images)Two people were handed lifetime bans from all NBA arenas following a disruptive incident during Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night.One person ran onto the court midway through the fourth quarter and tried to take a selfie with San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.The fan who rushed the court was arrested, and a second person also received a lifetime ban for their involvement, though specific details of their role were not disclosed by the league.Security guards swiftly removed the fan from the court and there was no physical contact with Wembanyama or other players, who appeared unfazed by the brief interruption.Play was halted for 1 minute and 29 seconds before resuming, with Spurs coach Mitch Johnson downplaying the incident as security handled it effectively.In fullTwo fans banned for life after Victor Wembanyama selfie attempt during NBA Finals gameThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
