Autograph hunters take a tumble at NBA

Golden State Warriors Steph Curry is the hottest ticket in the NBA.

But a couple of autograph hunters have paid the price for flying too close to the sport's brightest star after narrowly escaping serious injury in a pre-game accident.

The reigning MVP was signing souvenirs in the tunnel before the game against the Utah Jazz when a security gate buckled under the weight of the crowd.

According to reports, at least three fans toppled from the stand and crashed into the concrete below, with at least one young fan caught up in the incident.

However, the three supporters were not seriously hurt and, in the end, got more than they bargained for with Curry making sure all of them received more than just an autographed poster.