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The NBA is reportedly investigating two courtside fans who allegedly made profane comments toward New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday night.
Both fans allegedly criticized Brunson for making vulgar remarks, according to NBA reporter Chris Haynes. The taunts started coming with 20 seconds left in the game, as the Knicks took a substantial lead.
Brunson, 29, contacted referee Scott Foster after the match ended to let him know what was happening and asked him to do something, according to the report. Foster was within earshot of fans and heard the disparaging remarks.
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson moves after scoring a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 3, 2026. (Eric Gay/AP Photo)
ABC’s broadcast of the match showed Brunson speaking to fans. Foster stepped between Brunson and teammate Jose Alvarado to push Brunson away from the scorer’s table.
After making a shot in the fourth quarter, Brunson was seen pointing toward the fans.
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson drives past San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 3, 2026. (David J. Phillip/AP)
While the fans certainly irritated the Knicks captain, that was not the case with the Spurs defense in the fourth quarter. Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter on 5-of-9 shooting, closing out the Spurs in their 105-95 victory.
Although Brunson didn’t shoot the ball particularly well throughout the game, going 12 of 31 from the field and 2 of 9 from 3-point range, he came through when it mattered most to propel the Knicks to a road victory in Game 1. He also had three rebounds and two assists in the victory.
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson spins with the ball as San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper defends during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 3, 2026. (Eric Gay/AP)
The Knicks will look to win another game on the road when they take on the Spurs in the NBA Finals in Game 2 on Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
