Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan, a lifelong New York Knicks fan, fell ill during Monday night’s game against the Miami Heat, causing a pause in play at Madison Square Garden. The incident occurred with 6:09 left in the third quarter, leading to a delay of more than 10 minutes as workers cleaned the area around Morgan’s courtside seat.
A spokesperson for Madison Square Garden expressed concern, saying, “We hope Tracy feels better soon and look forward to seeing him back in his seat.” The Associated Press reached out to Morgan’s representatives for comment but has not yet received a response.
Morgan, 56, is no stranger to the spotlight. A longtime Knicks supporter, he was recently featured during the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary celebrations, appearing at both the “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert” and the live anniversary special.
In addition to his comedy career, Morgan has an upcoming untitled NBC pilot where he stars alongside Daniel Radcliffe. In the show, Morgan plays a disgraced former football player attempting to rebuild his public image.
Despite the interruption, the Knicks went on to defeat the Heat 116-95. After the game, Knicks forward Josh Hart shared his concern for Morgan, saying, “First and foremost, obviously we hope everything is good with Tracy Morgan. He’s an avid, lifetime Knicks fan, so prayers go out to him and his health and safety.”
Fans and players alike are wishing Morgan a speedy recovery, hoping to see him back courtside soon, cheering on his beloved team.
