Lifetime ban issued for fan who ran onto court at NBA Finals game

5 Jun 2026 • 2:28 AM MYT
The Independent
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Lifetime ban issued for fan who ran onto court at NBA Finals game

  • 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.

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