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Knicks Fans Egg Victor Wembanyama After Historic Game 4 Comeback
6/11/2026, 10:37:09 PM
Incident Outside Spurs Hotel
Following the Knicks’ 107-106 Game 4 victory, a crowd gathered outside the Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, where the San Antonio Spurs were staying. Video shows Victor Wembanyama stepping off the team bus as an egg strikes a nearby street sign and a second object lands close by. Security escorted the 7-foot-5 player inside without further incident.
Background: Game 4 Collapse
The Spurs entered the fourth quarter with a 29-point lead (81-52) but the Knicks outscored them 58-30 in the final period, led by Jalen Brunson’s 36 points and OG Anunoby’s game-winning tip-in. The win gave New York a 3-1 series lead and set a record for the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.
Key Figures & Groups
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs star), San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, New York Police Department (NYPD), ESPN host Mike Greenberg, Knicks owner James Dolan, and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani are the primary participants.
Data & Statistics
- Game 4 final: Knicks 107, Spurs 106.
- Wembanyama: 24 points, 13 rebounds, 3 blocks; missed two late free throws.
- NYPD reported 56 arrests for assault, disorderly conduct, and related offenses city-wide.
- The New York Post noted no arrests at the hotel; other outlets mention 15 arrests with 41 summonses.
Official Statements & Responses
The NYPD condemned “large crowds of people who engaged in incredibly reckless and dangerous behavior” during and after the game. The Spurs said no player was harmed at the hotel. Knicks owner James Dolan called the police and mayor “party poopers” for limiting celebrations, while Mayor Mamdani cancelled a watch party citing safety concerns.
Criticism & Opposition
ESPN’s Mike Greenberg called the egg-throwers “a disgrace” and demanded accountability. Wembanyama replied, “My thoughts, of course, is that we can’t forget it’s a game.” Social-media users condemned the actions as unacceptable, drawing a line between passion and violence.
Verbatim Quotes
- “If you're throwing eggs at Victor Wembanyama and, the other night, if you're beating up on people, threatening, or doing anything to people wearing Spurs jerseys, just know that you are a disgrace,” — Mike Greenberg, ESPN host
- “We clearly weren’t the most hungry in the second half,” — Victor Wembanyama, Spurs player
- “Once again, there were large crowds of people who engaged in incredibly reckless and dangerous behavior last night both during and after the game,” — NYPD spokesperson
- “And I am all for passion, but to the respect of each other.” — Victor Wembanyama
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on arrests tied to the hotel: NYPD data lists 56 city-wide arrests, the New York Post reports none at the hotel, and other outlets cite 15 arrests with 41 summonses. No official record confirms whether the egg struck Wembanyama.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights the difficulty of protecting visiting teams in hostile urban settings, raises questions about fan-conduct standards, and may prompt the NBA to revise security protocols for future playoffs.
What’s Next
Game 5 moves to the AT&T Center in San Antonio on Saturday, where the Spurs will try to even the series while the league and local authorities review security after the New York incident.
