Spurs and Knicks Players Condemn Fan Incidents After Knicks' Game 3 Loss

Victor Wembanyama condemned videos showing Spurs fans having their jerseys ripped off on the streets of New York after the Knicks lost Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Players from both the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks said the incidents were unacceptable. The attacks occurred in the aftermath of the June 8 game.

Wembanyama was among the players who spoke out against the footage circulating on social media. ESPN reported that players from both teams condemned the apparent physical attacks on Spurs supporters. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani approved a ticketed New York Knicks watch party for Game 4.

The approval included a firm warning after the violence against Spurs fans.