Victor Wembanyama’s rough night did not end when he left the arena.
After returning to the Spurs’ team hotel, Wembanyama was met by a group of Knicks fans who booed him as he arrived. The scene escalated when an egg was thrown in his direction, narrowly missing the San Antonio standout.
The incident added an unpleasant postscript to what had already been a difficult evening for Wembanyama and the Spurs. While opposing crowds are a routine part of NBA road trips, the near-miss with a thrown object crossed into a more troubling moment outside the competitive setting.
Wembanyama, one of the league’s most closely watched young players, has drawn significant attention in every road arena since entering the NBA. That spotlight continued in New York, where the reaction from fans followed him beyond the game and back to the team hotel.