During New York’s NBA championship parade on Thursday, Knicks guard Tyler Kolek is briefly stopped and physically handled by New York Police Department personnel after officers reportedly mistake him for a fan. Multiple outlets describe Kolek as being along the parade route celebrating with supporters, including high-fiving fans. Video footage shared by the outlets shows officers grabbing Kolek and yanking or wrangling him for a short period before the situation is resolved. The reports focus on the misunderstanding rather than any reported injury or formal charges. In all accounts, the incident occurs amid public celebrations connected to the Knicks’ championship, when officers are managing crowds along the route. The outlets agree that Kolek’s identity was not recognized by the officers at the time, leading to the brief detention or interference during the parade. The story centers on how the encounter unfolds quickly and how the officers’ error results in a short disruption to the player’s participation in the festivities.