Social media users critique boxing video featuring Jaylen Brown in Nigeria

A viral video of Philadelphia 76ers player Jaylen Brown training in a boxing ring in Nigeria has drawn criticism from basketball fans on social media. The footage shows Brown participating in boxing drills, sparking comparisons to an infamous training clip previously shared by media personality Stephen A. Smith. Brown, who was recently traded from the Boston Celtics, has previously discussed his interest in combat sports including Muay Thai. Online reactions questioned the safety of the activity and critiqued his form. While Brown enters a new season with a new team alongside LeBron James and Joel Embiid, the video has circulated widely among sports followers. No team statement has been issued regarding the workout.

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