Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has never been shy about speaking his mind, and his latest bold claim has sparked a playful debate across sports and streaming communities. During a recent livestream with PlaqueBoyMax, Brown confidently declared that popular YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed wouldn’t stand a chance against him in a foot race.
“Speed’s not beating me in a race, I don’t care what nobody says. Chat, I’m rolling Speed, I’m rolling him up, no way.”
Celtics Star, Jaylen Brown, challenges iShowSpeed to a race and thinks he could beat him with ease 😳 pic.twitter.com/PcI7UhqVVE
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The challenge instantly caught attention, not just because of Brown’s confidence, but because IShowSpeed’s athletic ability is no joke. The energetic streamer has proven his quickness in multiple real-world challenges, from dusting everyday opponents to nearly defeating Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles in a sprint.
Speed’s mix of acceleration, agility, and competitive drive has made him a standout among content creators who dabble in athletic events. Given that Brown is not particularly known for track-level speed, some fans believe the Celtics forward might be underestimating his competition.
Brown, however, clearly backs his athletic pedigree. At 6’6” with a powerful build and long stride, the 2025 NBA Finals MVP is no stranger to using his physical gifts to his advantage.
His NBA career has been marked by explosive plays, fast breaks, and the ability to cover ground on both ends of the court. Even so, racing against someone with proven sprint credentials like Speed could be a different kind of challenge one decided not by endurance or basketball skill, but by pure top-end velocity.
The banter didn’t stop there. PlaqueBoyMax teased Brown, suggesting the only reason he might win is because of his “long limbs,” implying that his stride length could make up for any lack of raw sprint speed.
Brown laughed off the comment but stood firm in his stance. While the two didn’t set an official date for a race, the conversation has fans eager to see if this lighthearted trash talk could turn into an actual showdown.
Interestingly, during the same livestream, Brown also shared a surprising answer when asked about the toughest player he ever had to guard. It wasn’t a superstar, it was former San Antonio Spurs sharpshooter Marco Belinelli. Brown recalled how Belinelli’s relentless off-ball movement left him exhausted.
Beyond the race talk, the session showcased Brown’s competitive spirit in other ways. Clips from the stream showed him boxing in the gym and dominating in the pool, with Max struggling to keep up with the Celtics star’s intense workout pace.
The stream also featured Brown naming his NBA Mount Rushmore: Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Allen Iverson, and Tracy McGrady, along with his top current rappers list, reinforcing the mix of sports, culture, and personality that keeps his fan base engaged.
For now, Brown vs. IShowSpeed remains hypothetical, but the hype is building. If it ever happens, it could be one of the most entertaining athlete-versus-streamer matchups yet, and the kind of spectacle where both sides have everything to prove.
