A fan turned Game 1 of the NBA Finals into a viral moment that has many in their feels, and not good ones. The unexpected moment, captured and shared online, has many on social media talking, with tons of San Antonio Spurs fans blaming this stunt for the team’s loss.
A man, believed to be a content creator who goes by Bagwork Chris on social media, shared a first person POV of running onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Spurs and New York Knicks, seemingly to snap a selfie with Victor Wembanyama. While his identity hasn’t been officially confirmed yet, a video circulating online has fueled speculation. Social media quickly lit up with reactions to the stunt, with many upset about how it shifted the vibe of the game.
Fan Runs Onto The Court During Game 1 Of The NBA Finals
It didn’t take long for NBA fans to chime in on Bagwork Chris’ video. Shortly after it was uploaded to TikTok, the comment section lit up with blame for the Spurs’ loss.
Captioned, “POV: You took a selfie with Wemby during the game,” the video already has more than 1.3 million views in just 9 hours on TikTok.
The video shows the point of view of the man as he ran onto the court during the game. It also shows how he is taken off the court by security. It appears that he was seated courtside, which came with a hefty ticket price, and his stunt during the fourth quarter meant he couldn’t even stay to watch the rest of the game.
Fans’ POV Was Also Shared Online
Fans jumped into action, sharing their POV of the viral stunt on social media.
The videos show Wembanyama, also known as Wemby, smile awkwardly as the man approached, and Mitchell Robinson of the Knicks looking super confused as to what was happening.
At the time of the stunt, the Knicks were up 92-86 with just over 6 minutes left on the clock. The disrupted play eventually continued with a jump ball.
NBA Fans Had A Lot To Say In The Comment Section
Many Spurs fans are blaming the viral stunt for the Game 1 loss.
“Threw the whole game off thanks buddy,” one viewer of Bagwork Chris’ post wrote. Another said, “Spurs fans saying this the reason they lost.” One other wrote, “You sold my parlay you ruined the Spurs energy.”
And there were plenty more where those comments came from.
“Paid all that money just to not get a video of Wemby and banned from all NBA games,” one person wrote. Another added, “This was the worst second hand embarrassment I’ve ever experienced.” Another person shared, “I blame you for why the Spurs lost.”
What Wemby Had To Say After The Game
After the 105-95 loss, during the postgame press conference, Wemby was asked about the fan running up to him on the court and what was going through his mind.
“I’ve never been in that situation,” he said. “I didn’t know how to act. It really surprised me, almost as much as that time a bat crossed the court.”
Wemby also told reporters, “I think we let that one go,” regarding the loss of Game 1.
The NBA Takes Stunts Like This Very Seriously
According to Tim Reynolds, an NBA writer for The Associated Press, the fan who ran onto the court to get a selfie with Wemby will face serious consequences for his stunt.
“The individual who entered the court area during Game 1 of The Finals was arrested & will be banned for life from all NBA arenas,” his X post revealed. “A second individual will also receive a lifetime ban for his role in the incident.”
According to Yahoo!Sports, it’s a crime to enter a restricted area at a stadium in the state of Texas, where this event occurred. Possible misdemeanor charges can include criminal trespass and disorderly conduct, which are punishable with up to 180 days in jail.