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Winning an NBA championship in New York City comes with plenty of perks, but getting caught in the middle of a nightclub bottle fight usually isn’t on the itinerary.
New York Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson learned that the hard way Saturday night after an evening at a Manhattan hotspot ended with an unexpected police escort.
Clarkson was attending a private party at Zero Bond, a members-only club in NoHo, hosted by Raising Cane’s chief Todd Graves. The event drew athletes and celebrities following the Knicks’ 2026 title run.
But the night turned chaotic after an altercation involving rapper Travis Scott. Per multiple reports, the confrontation began after Scott noticed someone recording him while he was talking with another guest. Scott confronted the individual, and the dispute quickly escalated when bottles were thrown during the confrontation.
Clarkson had no known connection to Scott’s entourage or the initial argument.
Witnesses said the Knicks guard attempted to act as a peacemaker, putting himself between the clashing parties in an effort to de-escalate the fight.
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When NYPD officers responded, Clarkson and Scott were both escorted from the club as authorities worked to clear the scene. There was no indication Clarkson was being treated as a suspect.
Luckily, the incident ended without arrests or reported injuries.
There is no indication Clarkson will face discipline from either the Knicks or the NBA, as his involvement was limited to trying to break up the altercation.
Not exactly the kind of championship celebration the Knicks had in mind.
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