The Monday night basketball action at MSG briefly paused after a medical emergency. The Miami Heat vs New York Knicks’ regular season game had a slight delay ahead of the second half. While the fans witnessing the game from home wondered about the delay, a pensive video surfaced on the internet. It was the video of Hollywood star Tracy Morgan escorted off the Madison Square Garden in a wheelchair. Immediately, fans flooded the internet, sending their prayers.

The story doesn’t end there. There isn’t any clarity on the actor’s medical condition. However, a report stated that the 56-year-old had a bleeding nose and barely could stand. On the other hand, a majority of the fans and multiple reports pointed out that Morgan threw up on the court, which ultimately caused the delay.

The video surfaced on the X platform further revealed that the officials immediately attended to Tracy Morgan, assisting with towels.

And eventually, he was escorted off the court. The halftime break was extended more than its usual length. However, fellow spectators waited patiently until everything was cleared. This isn’t the first time when an NBA game was stalled for a non-sports-related issue.

A few days ago, when the Warriors hosted the Pistons at Chase Center, the game had a delayed start to the second quarter after the fire alarm went off. The arena was unsettled for a moment, until the officials brought everything under control. Similarly, on February 3, the game between the Spurs and Grizzlies had a 50-minute delay, as officials attended to a fan’s medical emergency. In short, whatever happened to the Cop Out star isn’t a new phenomenon in the league.

Fans rally support for Tracy Morgan after the courtside incident 

The moment fans realized it was Tracy Morgan, prayers flooded the internet world. A fan wrote, “Damnnnn hope legend is ok.“ Currently, there isn’t any update on the actor’s health, but the relentless fans continue to send their prayers. Moreover, a particular fan caught our attention with their hilarious switch-up. 

The fan took to their X handle and wrote, “Puking on the court during a Knicks game on St Patrick’s day is Irish American athletic excellence,” However, after realizing it was the beloved comedian, the fan immediately corrected, writing, “Never mind it was Tracy Morgan” 

On the other hand, another fan wasn’t happy with the way broadcasters dealt with the incident. The fan wrote, “Why did ESPN keep saying somebody puked when it was clearly a medical emergency,” While the game was paused for roughly 10 minutes, everyone looked for answers. Meanwhile, the internet was faster than a bullet!

Fans at the arena quickly uploaded videos and photos of the incident. Even before the broadcasters could confirm the identity, the netizens clarified that it was Tracy Morgan. However, the internet had its downside as well. A fan snapped a picture of Morgan throwing up and uploaded it online. Undoubtedly, a question of privacy.

Meanwhile, some fans intended to engage their funny bone to lighten the mood. A fan wrote, “In years past I understand feeling sick but we going to win Tracy.” This is clearly a Knicks fan. Reflecting on the Knicks trophy drought since 1973, the team has been playing championship-worthy basketball since the arrival of Jalen Brunson. Moreover, after the inclusion of Karl-Anthony Towns, the team has a legitimate chance at the ring.

At the same time, a depressed Heat fan wrote, “That fan is me watching Spo coach” Yeah, the Florida side hasn’t been the same since the Jimmy Butler drama. Currently, in the 9th seed with an 8-game losing streak, fans have no choice apart from expecting a miracle. Anyway, we at Essentially Sports extend our heartfelt wishes to Tracy Morgan for a speedy recovery.