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Notorious Nets fan carried out by security -- without his prosthetic leg

Published Dec. 3, 2014 8:27 a.m. ET

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Jeffrey Vanchiro might be the most visible fan at Brooklyn Nets games, but that doesn't mean he's the most popular.

He's a nuisance and he knows it. Heck, you could say he relishes it.

The former graffiti artist and professional poker player has turned his attention in recent years to becoming a semi-celebrity as a Nets "super-fan." He dances during timeouts, wears garish, neon outfits and knows how to find the camera. (He claims it's the neon.)

Which brings us to Tuesday night's game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Apparently his antics made those around him so upset that they complained to security, who forcibly removed him.

If you watched the video, you'll notice there was something missing.

That's right, he apparently caused such a ruckus that his prosthetic leg came off in the fracas.

Don't worry, the New York Post says he got it back.

And he's still welcome at the Barclay's Center, where Brett Yormack, the chief executive of the Nets and their arena, once said “I think he’s a great representation of what Brooklyn means to us and the fandom we’re looking for from all Brooklynites. I’m hoping we can find more Jeffreys.”