Buffalo Wild Wings is facing backlash online after offering a fan who stormed the court during an NBA Finals game free food for the rest of the season.
The fan, whose name hasn't been released, dashed onto the court at the Frost Bank Center during the fourth quarter of Wednesday night's game. With his phone in hand, he attempted to take a selfie with San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama.
"I've never been in that situation," Wembanyama said after the game, which was won by the New York Knicks (105-95), per ESPN. "I didn't know how to act."
The fan, a juvenile, is now facing two criminal charges after disrupting the game, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office confirmed, per People magazine. The fan has also been issued a lifetime ban from every NBA arena, according to The Athletic.
On June 4, Buffalo Wild Wings addressed the incident in a post on X, writing, "Internet, help us find the banned fan. He can watch the rest of the finals at B-Dubs on us."
POV of the fan who ran on the court in Game 1Wemby was too tall to fit in the video ? pic.twitter.com/ZHAgSdEObB
— BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) June 4, 2026The offer sparked immediate backlash online, with many users criticizing the company for appearing to reward the behavior.
"This the TikTok era rewarding dumb bs for likes and views. Stupid s*** like this post is why these idiots do this stuff," one person wrote.
"Uh no. This idea is worse than your food," someone else said.
"So you wanna make this a trend!? Commit a crime we will reward you here in Buffalo Wild Wings!! Trash," a third comment read.
As of this writing, the company has not responded further to criticism over the post, which continues to circulate widely across social media, with users still weighing in on whether Buffalo Wild Wings crossed a line or was simply engaging with a viral sports moment.
Parade has reached out to Buffalo Wild Wings for comment.
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