Michael Rapaport slams Zohran Mamdani over Knicks postgame chaos, vows 'not on my watch' ahead of mayoral run
A debate over Knicks fan behavior quickly turned political after Michael Rapaport took aim at Zohran Mamdani.After the New York Knicks lost to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, a large crowd outside Madison Square Garden became chaotic as fights broke out and the New York Police Department became involved."These ain’t Knick fans or Basketball fans," he wrote on X alongside a video showing the chaos after the conclusion of Game 3 of the NBA playoffs."This is embarrassing for NYC, D--- STAIN ZORON MANDAMI refer to this as 'kids being kids' Not on my watch, RAPAPORT 2029," Rapaport wrote.Mamdani's office responded to Rapaport's criticism by stressing that assaults on police officers and other postgame violence will not be tolerated.WATCH: KNICKS FANS RIOT OUTSIDE MSG AFTER SPURS WIN AS BRAWLS LEAD TO ARRESTSNUMEROUS KNICKS FANS ARRESTED, COP INJURED DURING GAME 2 NBA FINALS CELEBRATION NEAR MSGMichael Rapaport blasted New York City leadership over street chaos tied to Knicks celebrations, arguing the disorder would not happen "on my watch" as he continues floating a future mayoral run.
(Michael Loccisano/Getty Images; Jason Alpert-Wisnia / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images)"New Yorkers are understandably passionate about the Knicks, and the overwhelming majority of fans watched the game last night in ways that were both safe and fun," Mayor Mamdani spokesperson Sam Raski told Fox News Digital."But the fights and other disruptive incidents – including assaults on police officers – in various parts of the city are unacceptable and will not be tolerated.""As the NBA finals continue, Mayor Mamdani wants all New Yorkers to celebrate and enjoy this run across the city while respecting one another," the statement continued.MICHAEL RAPAPORT EYES 2029 NYC MAYORAL RUN AFTER SLAMMING MAYOR AS ‘ZORON THE MORON’"I never thought that I would even consider running for mayor of New York City, and I will do it with the best intentions.
And I won’t do it the way any...