San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama faced a hostile reception even after leaving the court on Wednesday, as he was subjected to jeers and a near-miss with a flying egg outside his hotel.
Following the team’s Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks, a video circulating online captured the moment an egg was hurled in the direction of the basketball phenom as he entered his accommodation, flanked by security.
The incident occurred amidst a crowd of taunting fans who had gathered near the hotel, located just blocks from Madison Square Garden.
The projectile struck a street sign, prompting Wembanyama to briefly confront an individual before proceeding inside. The identity of the person who threw the egg remains unknown.
The Spurs did not immediately respond to a request seeking clarity on whether the object struck Wembanyama.
The confrontation followed a historic collapse by the Spurs, who now find themselves on the brink of elimination after blowing a 29-point lead to the Knicks. Wembanyama missed two key free throws in the game’s final minutes.
The Knicks victory prompted scenes of bedlam and jubilation across New York City, as ecstatic fans packed the streets, set off fireworks, scaled lampposts and at times clashed with police.
According to the New York Police Department, 56 people were taken into custody for charges that ranged from assault to disorderly conduct.
“Once again, there were large crowds of people who engaged in incredibly reckless and dangerous behavior last night both during and after the game,” the police department said in a statement.
An NYPD spokesperson said they had nothing on file about the egg incident.
