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Debunking Jason Whitlock’s ‘fake’ insinuation about San Antonio Spurs crowd in season opener

The San Antonio Spurs’ loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder had Jason Whitlock wondering if something was going on with the crowd noise. The San Antonio Spurs opened up their 2026-27 NBA campaign with a loss against the Oklahoma City…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 10:15 AM
Debunking Jason Whitlock’s ‘fake’ insinuation about San Antonio Spurs crowd in season opener
Key Things to Know
  • Yardbarker refuted Jason Whitlock's claim that the San Antonio Spurs used fake crowd noise during their season opener.
  • Official attendance figures showed a sellout crowd of 19,160 fans at the Frost Bank Center.
  • The empty seats Whitlock noticed occurred early in the third quarter while fans were returning from concourses.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sports analyst Jason Whitlock questioned on social media whether the San Antonio Spurs pumped in fake crowd noise during their season-opening loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Whitlock pointed out visible empty seats at the Frost Bank Center during the third quarter, insinuating that the loud atmosphere inside the arena was manufactured.

Yardbarker refuted Whitlock's claims by highlighting official ESPN attendance figures, which showed an over-capacity sellout of 19,160 fans. The report noted Whitlock's post coincided with the start of the third quarter when spectators were likely still returning from the concourse, while the Spurs mounted a loud 23-9 run.

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