Jose Alvarado Collides with Former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg During NBA Finals Game 3

During the third game of the NBA Finals, the celebrity section was teeming with notable figures, including actors Ben Stiller and Timothee Chalamet, as well as sports legends Derek Jeter and Eli Manning. However, it was 84-year-old former New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg who found himself in an unexpected and rather amusing predicament.

In a moment of high energy, Knicks guard Jose Alvarado chased a loose ball that led him straight into Bloomberg's vicinity. The impact sent the former mayor reeling back in his seat, prompting him to briefly check his face for any potential injuries. Fortunately, Bloomberg quickly reassured everyone by giving a thumbs-up, signaling that he was unharmed.

The incident occurred after Mikal Bridges redirected the ball towards the sidelines, prompting Alvarado to dive headlong into the crowd without regard for his own safety or that of others. The Knicks player crashed into Bloomberg, who was seated just two spots away from Jeter. Thankfully, both men emerged from the encounter without any serious issues.

Afterward, Alvarado took a moment to ensure that Bloomberg was alright. Despite Bloomberg's smaller stature at 84, Alvarado's own height of 6 feet and weight of around 180 pounds minimized the impact of the collision.

Bloomberg, a known Knicks supporter, is not only a prominent figure in New York but also a minority owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves, alongside former Yankees star Alex Rodriguez, and part of the ownership group for the Baltimore Orioles. With an estimated net worth of $109.4 billion, according to Forbes, Bloomberg is the 17th richest individual globally.