Four Utah Jazz fans fell out of the stands while trying to get an autograph from Stephen Curry when a railing near the tunnel opening collapsed.
It happened prior to Wednesday night's game between the Jazz and the Golden State Warriors as the reigning NBA MVP stopped to take a picture and sign some autographs after finishing his popular pregame routine. As Curry was giving out autographs, the railing gave way, and four fans, including three minors, fell to the floor in front of him.
According to the New York Daily News, one fan went to first aid on his own, while the others received treatment at the scene and returned to their seats. The three fans who received treatment at the scene did not come away empty handed, as they went home with souvenirs signed by Curry.
We're glad the fans were not seriously hurt. A Jazz spokesman said they will be looking into their safety measures around the court for potential improvements to make for future home games. Obviously a reinforced railing would be a good start.
H/T NYDN.
A gate gave way as fans tried to get Steph Curry's autograph before tonight's Warriors at Jazz game. pic.twitter.com/roYHZnKY0y
— Brittany Copeland (@brittanydiehl) March 31, 2016
It happened prior to Wednesday night's game between the Jazz and the Golden State Warriors as the reigning NBA MVP stopped to take a picture and sign some autographs after finishing his popular pregame routine. As Curry was giving out autographs, the railing gave way, and four fans, including three minors, fell to the floor in front of him.
According to the New York Daily News, one fan went to first aid on his own, while the others received treatment at the scene and returned to their seats. The three fans who received treatment at the scene did not come away empty handed, as they went home with souvenirs signed by Curry.
We're glad the fans were not seriously hurt. A Jazz spokesman said they will be looking into their safety measures around the court for potential improvements to make for future home games. Obviously a reinforced railing would be a good start.
H/T NYDN.
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