Two fans get lifetime bans over selfie quest at Gm.1 of NBA Finals
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Key Points:
- A fan ran onto the court during the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, attempting to take a selfie with Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, leading to the fan's arrest and a lifetime ban from all NBA arenas.
- The incident occurred with 6:28 remaining as the Knicks led 92-86, briefly halting play before security quickly removed the fan.
- A second individual involved in the incident also received a lifetime ban, according to an NBA spokesperson.
- Wembanyama expressed surprise at the incident, comparing it to a previous unexpected event involving a bat on the court.
- Spurs coach Mitch Johnson downplayed the disruption, stating that security handled the situation promptly and the team quickly moved on.