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J.R. Smith Trampled by Fans at MSG After Knicks Game 1 Win
TL;DR
J.R. Smith was nearly trampled by fans at Madison Square Garden following the Knicks' Game 1 win over the 76ers. Video footage shows him overwhelmed by a crowd while trying to maintain his space.
Key points
- J.R. Smith was overwhelmed by fans at Madison Square Garden.
- The incident occurred after the Knicks' Game 1 victory over the 76ers.
- Smith was seen trying to maintain space while being physically pressed by the crowd.
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J.R. Smith had a hectic night at Madison Square Garden after a post-game celebration turned dangerous, leaving the former Knicks guard caught in a near-stampede following New York's Game 1 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Video showed Smith, who appeared to be holding a joint, being physically overwhelmed by a surging mob, with the former NBA player telling people to “relax.” He was seen trying to fend off the crowd and demand space as fans pressed in from every direction. At one point, he appeared to go down under the sheer weight of the group, with a woman's voice audible on the footage screaming, "Guys stop." Despite going down, Smith, according to the footage, Smith was able to hold on to his joint.
Some bystanders attempted to help him up while several people around Smith were caught up in the chaos as well.
Smith retired from professional basketball in 2020 after winning two NBA championships. He returned to school in 2021, joined the North Carolina A&T Aggies golf team. from North Carolina A&T this week.
Q&A
What happened to J.R. Smith at Madison Square Garden after the Knicks game?
J.R. Smith was caught in a near-stampede of fans celebrating the Knicks' victory, leading to a chaotic scene where he was physically overwhelmed.
How did J.R. Smith react during the crowd surge at MSG?
Smith was seen trying to fend off the crowd and asking people to 'relax' as he struggled to maintain his space amidst the chaos.
What did the video footage show during the incident with J.R. Smith?
The footage captured Smith going down under the crowd's weight while still holding onto a joint, with bystanders attempting to help him up.