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James Nunnally responds to Zvezda fan incident, blames 'blind' security / News - Basketnews.com

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James Nunnally was involved in a confrontation with a fan during warm-ups: "I didn't attack him but defended my space on the court since security is blind."

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Unpleasant incidents marred the start of Game 3 of the ABA League Finals at the Aleksander Nikolic Hall, resulting in a delay of over 20 minutes.

James Nunnally

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Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade players were targeted with various hard objects upon stepping onto the court.

Several videos capturing the unsettling moments have been circulating on social media, including one showing James Nunnally involved in a confrontation with a Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade fan. The video portrays the instant when Nunnally stood up to a heckler during the warm-up session.

In response to the incident, Nunnally expressed his desire to clarify what had occurred. When a journalist characterized the Partizan player's actions as an "attack" on a fan, Nunnally corrected the statement, saying:

"Correction. I didn't attack him but defended my space on the court since security is blind," he said, via Mozzart Sport.

When a Greek journalist said that he was "100 percent with Nunnally," the player added:

"Okay, I just don't want the narrative to be created that I attacked someone first. Thank you."

Following Game 3, Crvena Zvezda released a statement accusing Partizan players of provocation. Red Star stressed the "unusual" warm-up of Zach LeDay, Yam Madar's middle finger to the audience after the first thrown objects, and Nunnally's physical confrontation.

Crvena Zvezda won Game 3 and extended the best-of-five series, 1-2. Game 4 is scheduled for Tuesday.

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