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Sitting courtside at a basketball game comes with its own inherent danger, and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg nearly learned the hard way Monday night.
In the 3rd game between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, the free ball bounced towards the 84-year-old billionaire. Knicks guard Jose Alvarado ran into the stands and nearly crushed Bloomberg in the process.
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New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado speaks with former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who comes down on him during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals on June 8, 2026 in New York. (Yuki Iwamura/AP)
Alvarado checked to see if Bloomberg was okay, and he was. Bloomberg appeared to reject any help from staff on the sidelines. Even comedian Dave Chappelle came to check in on the former politician.
Spurs lead by four points with 10:36 left in the game. San Antonio won 115-111 and finally clinched a spot in the series. Victor Wembanyama led his team with 32 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks and 2 steals.
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg before game three of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on June 8, 2026 in New York, NY. (Geoff Burke/Imagn Images)
“I really tried to relax,” Wembanyama said. “The playoffs are a whirlwind. It’s hard to keep your head above water, and sometimes it feels like I don’t even have to watch the game.
“I just need some rest, let my brain cool down and heal; heal for my body as well as my mind.”
Knicks star Jalen Brunson led New York with 32 points, 5 assists and 5 rebounds. Alvarado came off the bench and scored 4 points in 12 minutes.
Jose Alvarado of the New York Knicks keeps the ball on the court during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York City on June 8, 2026. (Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
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Game 4 will be played at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
