Jose Alvarado Crashes Into Former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg During NBA Finals Game 3
Alvarado dove into the first row chasing a loose ball and hit Bloomberg, who appeared fine after the courtside collision.
- On Monday, June 8, 2026, New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado collided with former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg at Madison Square Garden while diving into the first row chasing a loose ball during the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
- The star-studded event at Madison Square Garden drew notable figures including Larry David, Ben Stiller, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, with Cardi B performing during the halftime show for 20,000 attendees at the Knicks versus San Antonio Spurs matchup.
- Bloomberg appeared shaken after the collision but nodded "yes" when Alvarado checked on him, patting his knee and asking if he was alright; announcer Mike Breen described the moment to ABC viewers.
- The Knicks fell to the San Antonio Spurs 115-111, narrowing their playoff series lead to 2-1, as Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 32 points, six assists, and three blocks.
- President Donald Trump also attended the game, facing boos from the crowd, while conservative activist Ann Coulter criticized his attendance citing security concerns for 20,000 attendees before Trump reportedly left his luxury box with seven minutes remaining.
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Bloomberg Avoids Injury After Player Lands in Courtside Seats
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. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter when Knicks guard Jose Alvarado chased a loose […]
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