Fan Ejected After Pulling Warriors Star Stephen Curry

Incident occurred during Celtics-Warriors game at TD Garden

Mar. 19, 2026 at 3:53am

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A fan at the Boston Celtics-Golden State Warriors game on Wednesday night was ejected after unexpectedly pulling on Warriors star Stephen Curry's arm while he was on the sideline. Curry, who is currently sidelined with a knee injury, appeared confused by the fan's actions, which prompted security to remove the fan from the arena.

Why it matters

Incidents involving fans inappropriately touching or interacting with players are taken very seriously by the NBA, as they pose a threat to player safety and the integrity of the game. The Warriors have struggled in Curry's absence, making his health and return to the court a priority for the team.

The details

During the Celtics' 120-99 win over the Warriors, a fan in the crowd reached out and pulled on Curry's arm as he was standing on the sideline. Curry, who has missed the team's past 19 games due to a knee injury, appeared surprised and confused by the fan's actions. Security promptly removed the fan from TD Garden, upholding the NBA's strict policy against fans interfering with players.

  • The incident occurred during the Celtics-Warriors game on Wednesday, March 19, 2026.

The players

Stephen Curry

All-Star point guard for the Golden State Warriors who is currently sidelined with a knee injury.

Steve Kerr

Head coach of the Golden State Warriors, who is optimistic Curry will return before the end of the season.

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What’s next

The Warriors will continue to monitor Curry's recovery and hope to have him back on the court as soon as possible to help the team make a late-season push.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the NBA's strict policies against fans interfering with players, which are in place to protect the safety and well-being of the league's superstars. While passionate fans are the lifeblood of the sport, there are clear boundaries that cannot be crossed.