
Comedian Tracy Morgan became violently ill courtside during a New York Knicks game against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden, causing a significant delay in the game.
The incident occurred in the first half, with images showing Morgan getting sick near his seat, so much of which spilled onto the court he looked like Regan in The Exorcist.
Medics attended to the 56-year-old Knicks superfan, who was then wheeled out of the arena in a distressed state, holding a towel to his face. There were some unconfirmed reports that Morgan was also suffering from a bloody nose.
The game resumed after a several-minute pause. The cause of Morgan’s medical episode remains unclear as of this posting.
(WARNING: Those readers with weak stomachs may not want to look at the images posted to social media).
Tracy Morgan Has Fans Worried
The distressing images of Morgan being attended by medics and wheeled out of Madison Square Garden with a towel to his face sparked worry about his well-being, especially given his past health struggles.
Hope Tracy Morgan is okay 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ERmc2wPUHI
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) March 18, 2025
Morgan’s popularity, combined with the shock of the incident you don’t expect to see at a basketball game, prompted worry across social media.
With no immediate official statement on the cause of the episode, supporters flooded X and other outlets with messages of hope. Others chastised those laughing over the scary incident.
“Tracy Morgan has been battling health problems for over a decade. We’re not going to laugh at him for getting ill at the Knicks game,” one fan wrote. “Do better.”
Tracy Morgan has been battling health problems for over a decade. We’re not going to laugh at him for getting ill at the Knicks game. Do better.
— Mike Andrews (@mandrews93DFS) March 18, 2025
Morgan Has Health Issues
Tracy Morgan has faced significant health challenges, including a near-fatal car accident in 2014 that left him with a traumatic brain injury, broken bones, and a coma for two weeks.
He battled through a long recovery involving physical and cognitive therapy.
He also underwent a kidney transplant in 2010 due to diabetes-related complications and has openly discussed struggles with alcoholism, which he has worked to manage for over 25 years.
We here at Bounding Into Sports send our very best thoughts and prayers to the accomplished comedian.
The Knicks defeated the Heat 116-95, news we hope will lift Morgan’s spirits this morning.
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