‘Free Hong Kong’ signs led to 76ers fan Sam Wachs and his wife getting kicked out of a preseason game against the Guangzhou Loong Lions from the Chinese Basketball Association. The game was played in Philadelphia. At least one reporter says that Wachs was “yelling ‘Free Hong Kong'” before being ejected by Wells Fargo Arena security.
As they were sitting, Wachs said security confiscated their signs. He then said they were kicked out of the game during the second quarter by security after they yelled, “Free Hong Kong.”
“We were saying, ‘Free Hong Kong,’’ Wachs told NBC10. “What’s wrong with that?”
NBC10 reached out to the 76ers for comment but the organization has not responded.
Here’s the Wells Fargo Arena sign policy:
Here are the controversial signs. I know, earth shattering right? Obvious why the NBA would have a problem with this. Thanks to @Christie_Ileto for sending me this photo: pic.twitter.com/Y1GydtGked
— Sam Wachs (@gogowachs) October 9, 2019
Thanks to the @sixers for kicking me out of the game for supporting Hong Kong
— Sam Wachs (@gogowachs) October 9, 2019
Tonight at 11: Two fans got kicked out of the @sixers game during the preseason match against the Lions from China. The Philly couple was holding ‘Free Hong Kong’ signs and then the man started yelling ‘Free Hong Kong’ @WellsFargoCtr. Hear from him tonight @NBCPhiladelphia
— Denise Nakano (@DeniseNakanoTV) October 9, 2019
The moment Sam Wachs and his wife are escorted out of the @sixers preseason game against a Chinese basketball team for yelling “Free Hong Kong.” @6abc pic.twitter.com/3HlZxKXDzs
— Christie Ileto (@Christie_Ileto) October 9, 2019
Tonight at 11: Two fans got kicked out of the @sixers game during the preseason match against the Lions from China. The Philly couple was holding ‘Free Hong Kong’ signs and then the man started yelling ‘Free Hong Kong’ @WellsFargoCtr. Hear from him tonight @NBCPhiladelphia
— Denise Nakano (@DeniseNakanoTV) October 9, 2019
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