Comedian Tracy Morgan, a dedicated fan of the New York Knicks, suffered a medical emergency during a game against the Miami Heat on Monday. The incident took place while Morgan was seated courtside, leading to a brief pause in the game during the third quarter. Morgan appeared to be in distress and was subsequently escorted out of the arena in a wheelchair.
Images and videos circulating on social media showed Morgan looking unwell at his courtside seat, located next to MSG Networks broadcasters Kenny Albert and Walter Clyde Frazier. A photo taken by a fan showed a man in a black T-shirt and a Knicks hat, appearing concerned for Morgan. Further footage showed Morgan being wheeled away with a towel over his face, while paramedics and arena staff attended to him. A social media post suggested that Morgan had a nosebleed and was having difficulty standing.
The incident was also captured on the ESPN broadcast, showing a Knicks towel boy speaking with the referee while trying to clean up the area. An MSG spokesperson expressed their concern for Morgan, stating, “We hope Tracy feels better soon and look forward to seeing him back courtside.”
Josh Hart, a star player for the Knicks, also expressed his concern for Morgan after the Knicks secured a 116-95 victory over Miami. Hart said, “We hope everything is good with Tracy Morgan, avid lifetime Knicks fan, so prayers go out to him and his health and safety.”
Morgan, a regular at the Garden for many years, is known as one of the Knicks’ most dedicated celebrity fans. He has been a fan since his first game in 1981 and has consistently expressed his unwavering support for the team, regardless of their performance.
The cause of Morgan’s medical incident remains unknown. The comedian has faced several health challenges in the past, including diabetes and alcohol-related issues, which led to a kidney transplant in 2010. In 2014, Morgan was involved in a near-fatal accident when a tractor-trailer struck the luxury minibus he was traveling in, resulting in multiple injuries and the loss of his longtime collaborator, Jimmy Mack.