Celtics’ Jaylen Brown toys with idea of UFC, boxing after NBA

Boston Celtics superstar Jaylen Brown has expressed that he has “considered” stepping into combat sports after his basketball career concludes.

At the NBA All-Star Game media day on Saturday, the 29-year-old mentioned that he has had discussions about this prospect with UFC CEO Dana White, a known Celtics supporter.

“Honestly, I’ve considered this and spoken to a few people,” Brown stated, noting his background in Muay Thai. “Perhaps post-basketball, I’d be interested in pursuing something like the UFC or boxing. I’ve had conversations with Dana White about it, but we’ll see how things unfold in the future.”

Brown, a five-time NBA All-Star and the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, has a coach in Joe Mazzulla who is also a passionate MMA enthusiast. Mazzulla has attended numerous UFC events and often shares fight footage with his team for instructional purposes.