SouthernWorldwide.com – ESPN host Mike Greenberg has strongly condemned the behavior of some New York Knicks fans, calling them a “disgrace” following incidents where objects were thrown at San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama and fans wearing Spurs jerseys were reportedly attacked.
These remarks came after Game 4 of the NBA Finals, where Wembanyama was reportedly struck by an egg as he entered his team’s hotel. This incident is part of a growing number of concerning interactions involving Knicks fans during the playoff series.
Social media footage showed an egg being thrown towards Wembanyama as security escorted him into a New York City hotel. This event followed other reports of altercations after the Spurs’ Game 3 victory.
Videos circulating online appeared to show Knicks fans confronting Spurs supporters, with some of the Spurs fans having their jerseys ripped off. Wembanyama himself addressed these incidents, emphasizing the importance of passion but also respect for opponents.
“My thoughts of course [are] that we can’t forget it’s a game,” Wembanyama stated. “We’re just playing a game out there. I am all for passion, but [with] the respect of each other. It’s unacceptable.”
Mike Greenberg, a prominent ESPN host and a New York native, echoed Wembanyama’s sentiments on his show “Get Up.” He expressed his strong disapproval of the actions taken by a segment of the Knicks fanbase.
“If you’re throwing eggs at Victor Wembanyama and beating up people… threatening … or doing anything to people who are wearing Spurs jerseys, just know that you are a disgrace,” Greenberg said. “You’re not disgracing this city, you’re disgracing yourself and everyone who knows you.”
Greenberg further elaborated on the severity of such behavior, highlighting that basic decency should be a given. “And that should go without saying. We live in a world now where somehow things don’t go without saying anymore,” he added. “You’re a disgrace and everyone around you who knows you.”
The incidents come amidst heightened emotions surrounding the NBA Finals, with this year marking the Knicks’ first appearance since 1999. The team is striving to win their first NBA title since 1973.
The NBA Finals series has seen intense competition and passionate fan reactions. Earlier in the series, there were reports of arrests and injuries during celebrations following Game 2 near Madison Square Garden.
The San Antonio Spurs managed to secure a victory in Game 3, leading to a watch party in New York City that reportedly turned violent.
The Knicks’ journey to the Finals this year has generated significant excitement. However, the recent fan conduct has cast a shadow over the celebratory atmosphere for some.
The NBA Finals are scheduled to continue with Game 5 in San Antonio on Saturday. Should a Game 6 be necessary, it will take place in New York on Tuesday.
