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76ers' Okafor in Boston street fight, source says

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jahlil Okafor was involved in a street fight in Boston on Wednesday night, a source confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Goodman.

TMZ released video earlier Thursday that showed a man it identified as Okafor verbally sparring with several individuals. A scuffle broke out, and the man identified as Okafor is seen punching a man.

"Apparently, they said, 'The 76ers suck and you guys are all losers. You'll never win a game,' " a source close to Okafor told Goodman.

A teammate of Okafor's told Goodman: "I was around the corner when it happened.