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NBA Game Heckler Calls Out Trump's Greenland Comments

1/18/2026

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A heckler shouted 'leave Greenland alone!' during a National Basketball Association (NBA) game in London on January 18, 2026 between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic, eliciting laughter and applause as Vanessa Williams continued singing.
The incident occurred amid U.S. President Donald Trump's recent comments advocating for U.S. control over Greenland, a territory of Denmark.
The incident highlights how political rhetoric around Greenland can intersect international sports events.

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A heckler shouted 'leave Greenland alone!' during a National Basketball Association (NBA) game in London on January 18, 2026 between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic, eliciting laughter and applause as Vanessa Williams continued singing.
The incident occurred amid U.S. President Donald Trump's recent comments advocating for U.S. control over Greenland, a territory of Denmark.
The incident highlights how political rhetoric around Greenland can intersect international sports events.