Tracy Morgan Wheelchaired Out of Knicks Game After Shocking Courtside Medical Emergency
Of course, Tracy Morgan would manage to turn a basketball game into a dramatic spectacle—because why not? During the New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat game at Madison Square Garden on March 17, the 56-year-old comedian appeared to suffer a medical incident that halted play for 10 minutes. Witnesses on social media reported everything from vomiting to a bloody nose, with one particularly vivid image showing Morgan hunched over, seemingly ill. A video later captured him being wheeled out of the arena, towel over his face, as if he were starring in his own impromptu medical drama.
This isn’t the first time Morgan has faced a health crisis. In 2014, he survived a horrific car accident caused by a speeding Walmart truck, which left him in a coma for two weeks and required months of rehabilitation. He’s since spoken openly about the physical and emotional toll of the crash, even marking its 10th anniversary last year with a message of forgiveness and gratitude. Yet, here we are again, with Morgan in the spotlight for reasons no one could have predicted.
The timing of this incident is particularly ironic, given that Morgan recently celebrated SNL’s 50th anniversary, appearing in sketches and reflecting on his survival. “Just thank the Lord that I’m a part of this, that I survived the accident and I’m alive to be here for this,” he said during the event. Fast forward a few weeks, and he’s being wheeled out of a basketball game, reminding us all that life has a twisted sense of humor.
As of now, neither Morgan’s representatives nor the Knicks have provided further details about the incident, leaving fans to speculate wildly. Was it exhaustion? A sudden illness? Or just another chapter in the Tracy Morgan saga? Whatever the case, it’s clear that Morgan’s resilience continues to be tested—and his ability to turn even a medical emergency into a headline is nothing short of impressive.
Here’s hoping this is just a minor blip in an otherwise triumphant comeback story. After all, if anyone knows how to bounce back, it’s Tracy Morgan.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine
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