During Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Spurs and Knicks, a fan made an unexpected move. With just over six minutes left to play, the fan ran onto the court in San Antonio. His goal was to take a selfie with Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, who had just returned to the game for the final minutes.

Security quickly intervened and escorted the fan away. Despite the interruption, Wembanyama gave a brief pose and a wry smile. At that point in the game, the Spurs were trailing with a score of 92-86 against the New York Knicks. The 22-year-old Wembanyama, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, faced challenges in his much-anticipated NBA Finals debut.

Wembanyama’s performance included shooting 5 of 15 from the field and 1 of 6 from beyond the arc, resulting in 18 points. His appeal drew fans, yet it was not enough to secure a lead as the game entered the final moments. Nevertheless, Wembanyama managed to score six points in the next three minutes, featuring a stepback three-pointer, bringing San Antonio within one point. He concluded the game with a total of 26 points on 6-of-21 shooting over 38 minutes of play.

Even with the distraction, Wembanyama remained focused on overcoming the Knicks and attempting a Spurs comeback in Game 1. Despite their efforts, the Spurs fell short as the Knicks eventually claimed a 105-95 victory.

The daring fan, on the other hand, will have the memory of his brief moment on the NBA Finals court, along with the selfie he managed to snap.