Knicks Fans Face Backlash for Harassing Wembanyama in NYC
WHO:
Heavy NFL - Kayvon Thibodeaux, a New York Giants player, faced criticism for allegedly inciting fans after the Knicks' win.
Fox News - Knicks fans and Victor Wembanyama were involved in the incident.
TMZ - The San Antonio Spurs were also mentioned in relation to the event.
WHAT:
NY Post - Victor Wembanyama claimed to be unaffected by the egg-throwing incident after the Knicks' Game 4 win, stating, "It’s just part of the game."
Heavy NFL - The Knicks won Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs with a score of 107-106.
NY Post - A video surfaced showing Knicks fans assaulting a Five Guys employee with chairs after the Game 4 incident.
NY Post - A second video revealed that Knicks fans were pelting Victor Wembanyama with various objects, including eggs.
TMZ - The incident occurred after the Knicks let a crucial NBA Finals win slip away, leading to the harassment of Wembanyama.
Fox News - Knicks fans threw objects at Victor Wembanyama outside the Spurs' hotel.
Newsweek - An egg was reportedly thrown at Victor Wembanyama.
Pro Football Network - Knicks fans faced backlash on social media for their actions.
WHERE:
Fox News - The incident occurred outside the Spurs' hotel in Manhattan, New York City.
WHEN:
Fox News - The incident took place after New York's historic Game 4 comeback win in the NBA Finals.
WHY:
TMZ - Quentin Richardson urged Knicks fans to "celebrate with class" and to stop fighting after the chaotic scenes outside Madison Square Garden.
TMZ - Former New York Knicks player Quentin Richardson called on Knicks fans to "celebrate with class" and to stop fighting after the chaotic scenes outside Madison Square Garden following the game.
ESPN - Mike Greenberg criticized the actions of the Knicks fans, calling them "a disgrace to New York City and themselves."
ESPN - Mike Greenberg described the actions of the Knicks fans as a disgrace to New York City and themselves.
HOW:
NY Post - Some Knicks fans were reported to have assaulted a Five Guys employee with chairs after the Game 4 incident.
TMZ - Knicks fans were reported to have pelted Wembanyama with objects after a crucial NBA Finals game.
(UPDATED June 13, 2026 01:42 UTC)
The Knicks narrowly defeated the San Antonio Spurs with a score of 107 to 106 in Game 4. Following the game, Victor Wembanyama addressed the recent egg-throwing incident, saying, "It’s just part of the game." He expressed that he was unaffected by the situation, focusing instead on the victory.
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(UPDATED June 12, 2026 13:57 UTC)
Kayvon Thibodeaux, a player for the New York Giants, is under fire for allegedly encouraging fans after the Knicks' recent victory. A video has emerged showing Knicks fans attacking a Five Guys employee with chairs following the Game 4 incident. In response to the chaos outside Madison Square Garden, Quentin Richardson has called on Knicks fans to "celebrate with class" and to refrain from violence.
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(UPDATED June 12, 2026 10:19 UTC)
After a chaotic scene outside Madison Square Garden following the game, Quentin Richardson, a former New York Knicks player, urged fans to "celebrate with class." He emphasized the importance of enjoying the moment without resorting to fighting. Richardson's call for unity comes as the Knicks continue to make headlines in the sports world.
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(UPDATED June 12, 2026 06:28 UTC)
After the Knicks let a crucial NBA Finals win slip away, a second video surfaced showing fans pelting Victor Wembanyama with various objects, including eggs. ESPN's Mike Greenberg condemned the actions of these Knicks fans, labeling them "a disgrace to New York City and themselves." In a disturbing turn of events, some fans were also reported to have assaulted a Five Guys employee with chairs following the Game 4 incident.
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(UPDATED June 12, 2026 04:20 UTC)
After a historic comeback win in the NBA Finals, Knicks fans were involved in an incident outside the San Antonio Spurs' hotel in Manhattan, where they reportedly threw objects, including an egg, at Victor Wembanyama. The actions of these fans have drawn significant backlash on social media, with commentators like Mike Greenberg calling it a disgrace to both New York City and the fans themselves. The Spurs were mentioned in relation to the event, highlighting the tension surrounding this high-profile matchup.