Broadcaster Mike Greenberg believes some sports fans in New York crossed a line during the 2026 NBA Finals. There were reports of New York fans throwing eggs at Victor Wembayana after the Spurs' 107-106 Game 4 loss.

Greenberg did not hide his disgust and shared his opinion on the dark side of the championship run. This criticism arrived after videos circulated online following Games 3 and 4 of the series. On ESPN's "Get Up," he said:

“If you’re throwing eggs at Victor Wembanyama and the other night you’re beating up, threatening, doing anything to people wearing Spurs jerseys, just know you’re a disgrace. You’re not disgracing the city, you’re disgracing yourself and everyone that knows you.”

While passion and rivalry are a part of sport, Mike Greenberg stressed that harassment and violence cross a line. He argued that basic standards of human respect should not need to be repeated on national television.

The situation with Wembanyama happened after the Spurs suffered a 107-106 loss in Game 4. The players returned to their hotel. A crowd of local fans had gathered on the street. Videos soon surfaced showing an egg thrown toward Wemby as security walked him inside. 

Wembanyama later mentioned that he was not bothered by the hostility. Still, he reminded everyone earlier in the week that fans must remember that at the end of the day, they are "just playing a game" and called the violence "unacceptable."

Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns also supported Wemby. He urged fans to leave the physicality to the guys playing the game.

What started as a long-awaited celebration for the Knicks, which haven't won an NBA championship since 1973 and are now 3-1 up in the series, soon turned into a wider debate about sportsmanship. 

Police Department Makes 56 Arrests

The criticism from Mike Greenberg and the other analysts was not just about the situation involving Victor Wembanyama. Many videos on social media showed Spurs fans being surrounded, chased, and threatened.

These moments happened after the Game 3 home loss on June 8. In some cases, visiting fans were attacked in the streets near a watch party at Bryant Park.

These postgame incidents led to police action across both nights in the city. A total of 56 arrests were made, 15 of which came after the chaos in Game 4.

The emotions in the city were running high. This is the first Finals appearance for the Knicks since 1999. The franchise is chasing its first championship since 1973.

Games 1 and 2 did not produce any comparable reports of violence. Observers described the crowd energy in Texas as fully controlled.

The Spurs have an opportunity in Game 5 at the Frost Bank Center to bounce back through their on-court performance. Officials have already announced enhanced security around the arena. 

Everyone is just hoping the next big headlines come from the players, not the crowd.

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Written by

Utsav Sinha

Edited by

Yash Kotak