NBA Fans came for the dunks and halftime show. Instead, many left talking about a courtside moment involving Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.
A viral clip shared by @nancytsidley was captioned, “The way Meghan is yelling at Harry for not being able to go near the Obamas!!”
In the video, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are seated courtside at the NBA All-Star Game. Harry appears animated, gesturing with his arms during a conversation. The clip ends with Markle staring intensely, either toward the Obamas seated elsewhere or directly at Harry.
That short moment was enough for NBA Fans to start speculating.
@Victori84604362 wrote, “If that had been William and Catherine the Obamas would have been over there like a shot. The markles are fast becoming irrelevant.”
Are you kidding? Have you forgotten that it was one of Andrew’s daughters who set Megan Markle up on a blind date with Harry? … and visited them in CA several times the first year after they left England? Meghan is somehow connected to all of this. Obama was also in the Epstein…
— DonnaShaw (@DonnaShaw10) February 19, 2026
The comment quickly gained traction among NBA Fans who believe status still plays a role in who gets public attention.
Then @DonnaShaw10 added fuel to the fire, saying, “Are you kidding? Have you forgotten that it was one of Andrew’s daughters who set Megan Markle up on a blind date with Harry? … and visited them in CA several times the first year after they left England? Meghan is somehow connected to all of this. Obama was also in the Epstein files.”
That claim references widely circulated but unproven online narratives, which have been repeatedly debated without confirmed evidence tying Obama to wrongdoing.
NBA Fans Clash Over Media Treatment Of Harry And Meghan After All-Star Moment
NBA Fans were not done dissecting the viral clip.
@Frazz1978 asked a question many had in mind: “Is there a real reason the press hate on these two. ?”
That simple post triggered a flood of responses from NBA Fans with sharply divided views.
@m1ch_85 answered bluntly, “Because they’re grifters.” That opinion reflects a long-standing criticism aimed at the couple since stepping back from royal duties and signing major media deals.
But not everyone agreed. @Pandalily19 pushed back, writing, “The public roasts them more than the press.”
Some NBA Fans argue that social media commentary drives much of the negativity, not traditional outlets.
Another angle came from @PoeticDimples, who suggested, “Racism and bigotry” play a role in how the couple is treated online.
That perspective has also been discussed in broader media coverage over the past few years.
For NBA Fans, this moment at the All-Star Game became a cultural flashpoint. It mixed sports, politics, royalty, and internet commentary into one viral package. What started as a courtside clip quickly turned into a debate about relevance, bias, and public perception.
In the end, NBA Fans proved once again that sometimes the biggest story at a basketball event happens nowhere near the court.
