Eggs and boos thrown at Wembanyama: the viral video making the rounds

A difficult evening turned into an even tougher night for Victor Wembanyama. Following the stunning Game 4 loss suffered by the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, the French star found himself at the center of an unpleasant incident outside the team’s hotel in New York.

After the game, as he returned accompanied by team security personnel, Wembanyama was greeted by a group of New York Knicks fans who showered him with boos and taunts. In a video that quickly went viral across social media, an egg can also be seen being thrown in his direction, although it does not appear to have struck him.

The footage shows the French big man approaching the hotel entrance while surrounded by security. After the egg smashed into a nearby street sign, Wembanyama turned toward someone standing near the entrance, apparently seeking an explanation, before heading inside the building.

At this time, it remains unclear who threw the object or whether the player was actually hit. The Spurs have not issued any immediate comment regarding the incident.

Wild celebrations in New York lead to dozens of arrests

The Knicks’ victory triggered an explosion of excitement throughout the streets of Manhattan. Thousands of fans flooded the area surrounding Madison Square Garden, celebrating with chants, fireworks and festivities that continued late into the night.

In some instances, however, the situation escalated. Several supporters climbed streetlights, and there were moments of tension involving law enforcement officers.

In an official statement, police said:

Once again, large groups of people engaged in extremely dangerous and irresponsible behavior both during and after the game

New York Police Department

According to the New York Police Department, 56 individuals were arrested on charges ranging from assault to disorderly conduct.