Dennis Schroder was involved in an awkward moment during the Sacramento Kings’ clash with the Cleveland Cavaliers after accidentally colliding with a courtside fan while chasing a loose ball.
The incident occurred in the second quarter and immediately sparked widespread reaction across social media.
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Dennis Schroder crashes into a courtside fan during the Kings vs. the Cavaliers matchup
Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images
Video footage from the game showed Schroder sprinting after an out-of-bounds ball before tumbling into a fan seated courtside. The collision appeared accidental, with Schroder focused entirely on making a play as momentum carried him beyond the sideline.
Play was briefly halted as arena staff checked on the fan, while Schroder also appeared visibly concerned in the immediate aftermath.
The fan remained seated after the incident, and the game soon resumed without further delay.
Courtside collisions have long been a talking point in the NBA, with players often given little room to slow down when contesting loose balls at full speed.
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NBA fans stunned by courtside collision
The moment quickly went viral, prompting a wave of reactions from fans watching the clip online. Many questioned how close spectators are allowed to sit to the action.
One fan wrote, “These court-side seats are way too close.” Another joked, “Another 3-game suspension coming up for Schroder.”
Others focused on safety concerns, with comments including, “The stands are too close, it’s dangerous,” and “Oh my, what a terrible accident.”
Some reactions were more tongue-in-cheek, as one user posted, “Great acting, gotta sell it for the lawsuit,” while another simply summed it up by saying, “Oof, that looked rough.”
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The incident reignited debate about courtside seating in the NBA, with many fans arguing that the proximity adds excitement, but also increases the risk when players are giving full effort near the sidelines.
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