What happened to Tracy Morgan at Knicks game? Graphic scenes at NBA courtside seats
Tracy Morgan falls to the ground in a sudden illness during Knicks vs Heat game, gets escorted out in wheelchair.

Tracy Morgan sickly falls to the ground during Knicks vs Heat (image via ABC)
Stand-up comedian Tracy Morgan is a regular at the New York Knicks games. In one of the recent games against the Miami Heat, the actor displayed signs of ailing that significantly delayed the game. Subsequently, he was wheel-chaired out of the court by the medical department.
Tracy Morgan took to Madison Square Garden on 17th March to watch his beloved team butt heads with the Heat. Unfortunately, he could not see through the end of the 116-95 win as sudden illness took over him. During the third quarter of the match, the spectators alleged the comedian had puked on his courtside seat.
Meanwhile, some claim that he suffered a nosebleed before the medical aid appeared with a wheelchair. Morgan was escorted out of the stadium with a towel to his face. Subsequently, the game was delayed for nearly 10 minutes.
The videos and images of the incident have since been going viral on social media. The users have been sending their prayers and well-wishes to Tracy Morgan. However the exact cause of the sudden illness is yet to be revealed by the representatives.
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Morgan was seen wheeled out in a wheelchair looking unwell.
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Notably, the actor’s medical history poses a concern for his present state. Morgan currently has diabetes and has gone through a kidney transplant back in 2010. Years later, he suffered a destructive accident that led to critical health troubles for him for years.
Tracy Morgan also suffered from alcoholism for a long time which he claimed was a “dark place” for him. Reportedly, he also suffered from suicidal thoughts during his recovery. However, the peculiarity of the current incident continues to baffle everyone.
Soon, Morgan is set to appear in anΒ untitled single-cam comedy pilotΒ for NBC, as per Variety. He will work alongside Daniel Radcliffe to rehabilitate the image of a football player. For now, his fans hope for his speedy recovery.
Ben Stiller, Josh Hart, and more send prayers for Tracy Morgan’s prompt recovery
While the Madison Square Garden representatives did not provide much information about Tracy Morgan’s incident, they did acknowledge the 30 Rock star. Speaking to People magazine, they hoped for his speedy recovery and to see him back on the courtside. The news of Morgan’s illness also reached fellow comedian Ben Stiller. Taking to his X account, he posted wishing him thoughts of wellness.
Sending good thoughts to Tracy Morgan π
— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) March 18, 2025
Knicks star Josh Hart spoke to the New York Post post game who acknowledged Morgan’s lifelong support for the Knicks. As he looked forward to everything good, Hart hoped for the actor’s safety.
Tracy Morgan is a Knicks fan for life
Tracy Morgan has been a regular appearance courtside at the Knicks matches since attending his first game in 1981. In one of his interviews with The Post, he boasted the loyalty of his support to the team. He shared that he wasn’t with the team only in their wins, rather he has been through “the good, bad, and ugly”.
Speaking for all the celebrity fans out there, Morgan quipped that their absence from the stadiums does not imply their inadequacy altogether. That said, he reassured of his ‘Knicks Night’ at home whenever he is not making it to the court.