Comedian Tracy Morgan had an unfortunate courtside moment during Monday night’s New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden. Seated just one seat away from Steven Spielberg’s daughter, Destry, Morgan suddenly fell ill and vomited, briefly pausing the Knicks’ matchup against the Miami Heat and leaving spectators stunned.
For Destry, attending her first-ever Knicks game, the experience quickly turned into an unexpected and rather unpleasant situation. However, she took the moment in stride, later sharing a lighthearted yet concerned reaction on Instagram.
A Courtside Surprise For Destry
Destry Spielberg later posted a close-up photo of herself reacting with visible discomfort to the unfolding situation. She followed it up with an image revealing the cause, Tracy Morgan suffering from food poisoning mid-game. The unexpected events left her with an unforgettable first-row experience at MSG.
Despite the unsettling moment, Spielberg expressed genuine concern for the actor. “Genuinely so glad he’s okay,” she wrote on her Instagram story. “Honestly thank you for making my first courtside game one to remember. I will never forget this one.”
Tracy Morgan was escorted off the court in a wheelchair and taken to a hospital for medical attention. Later, he reassured fans via Instagram, humorously noting, “The Knicks are now 1-0 when I throw up on the court. So maybe I’ll have to break it out again in the playoffs.”
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Destry joined her half-sister Jessica Capshaw at the game, following in her father’s footsteps as an actress and director. The two enjoyed the Knicks’ dominant 116-95 victory over the Heat before the unexpected interruption.
While Knicks fans celebrated the team’s strong performance, Destry left with an even more memorable story. As for Tracy Morgan, he proved once again that even in the most unexpected moments, comedy isn’t far behind.
