Jahlil Okafor’s Wednesday night in Boston was far from over after the Philadelphia 76ers’ 84-80 loss to the Celtics.
The 76ers’ rookie center was involved in a street fight in front of Storyville Boston nightclub, according to TMZ Sports, and punched a man in the face.
TMZ obtained a video of the reported scuffle, and Okafor can be heard yelling, “We got money you broke a** n****.”
Others around the scuffle reportedly then tried to hold Okafor back, but he managed to escape and punch the man. The fight reportedly started because someone in the other man’s group of friends told Okafor, “The 76ers suck.”
Below is video TMZ obtained of the scuffle, but it comes with a warning for violence and language.
Okafor, 19, was the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s NBA draft. His Sixers are 0-16, have 26 consecutive losses dating to last season, and are the first team in NBA history to start 0-16 in back-to-back seasons.
UPDATE (9:45 p.m.): ESPN’s Jeff Goodman confirmed Okafor was involved in the fight, according to a source, and that a fan told the rookie: “The 76ers suck, and you guys are all losers. You’ll never win a game.”
The Sixers released this statement to ESPN: “We are aware of the report, and we are currently working to gather additional information. Until that time, we will have no further comment.”
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