NEW YORK (VINnews) — Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg appeared shaken but unharmed after a New York Knicks player tumbled into his courtside seat during Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday night.
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The incident occurred in the fourth quarter when Knicks guard Jose Alvarado chased a loose ball and dove into the front row, colliding with Bloomberg and several nearby spectators.
Fans seated nearby quickly checked on the 84-year-old billionaire and philanthropist as play was briefly interrupted. Alvarado also appeared to ask Bloomberg if he was okay before returning to the court.
Bloomberg remained in his seat and the game continued without further incident. No injuries were reported.
The moment drew attention from spectators and television viewers during a tightly contested Finals matchup at Madison Square Garden.
Jose Alvarado crashed into former NYC Mayor Bloomberg sitting courtside at Game 3. pic.twitter.com/ZbbDbAc10Z
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People payed a MILLION dollars for courtside seats at that game. I wonder how much they could have charged if the seat comes with a guarantee of a player tumbling on your head.
Great guyя, very smart
Why would the sit at court side side?!
He is not Larry David, which would trip a player
Why did the Garden boo Trump so loud? Seemed disrespectful.
Most young fans would relish an NBA player in their lap. The elderly… not so much. They should wear bubble-rap for courtside seats.
he has many zchusim for the tzedaka he gives to the poor and under privileged especially children of minority communities.