A short clip of Anthony Davis sparring in a boxing ring made the rounds online, and NBA Fans did what they do best: turn a casual workout into a full-blown internet spectacle.
The video, shared by @NBAMemes, showed Davis throwing light punches during a sparring session with the caption, “AD shows off his hands in the boxing ring.” The page then asked, “Is the league in trouble?”
That was all NBA Fans needed.
Replies flooded in almost instantly, with jokes ranging from Davis switching sports to him becoming the next celebrity boxing headliner. @SimonSvatos1 dropped one of the more viral lines, joking, “Jake Paul ready to give him a call.”
The comment was a clear nod to Paul’s habit of challenging non-pro fighters before eventually stepping into the ring with a real heavyweight champion in Anthony Joshua. One fan followed up by saying Paul might finally go after a Joshua he can actually handle this time.
Not everyone bought into the hype. @realedmo brought the mood back down with a blunt reminder: “Video is from 2023. AD is in a wheelchair now.”
He added that the “League is safe,” poking fun at Davis’ reputation for getting banged up over the years. The joke landed, and NBA Fans quickly ran with it, mixing concern, sarcasm, and humor in equal parts.
It’s another example of how every offseason clip becomes content, debate fuel, and comedy. The punches were light, but the jokes came in heavy.
NBA Fans Recall Anthony Davis Winning Olympic Gold Before His NBA Debut
While one corner of NBA Fans joked about Anthony Davis trading jump shots for jabs, another part of the internet took a sharp left turn into nostalgia.
@HoodiDavis resurfaced a clip from the 2012 London Olympics, showing Davis celebrating with Team USA after winning gold. The caption read, “POV: You’re Anthony Davis at 19, haven’t played a single NBA minute yet, but you’re winning an Olympic gold next to LeBron and Kobe.”
The post ended by calling the moment “ridiculous.”
NBA Fans quickly agreed. @goingwestt replied that it was “yeah this is ridiculous and a big achievement from a young age,” pointing out how rare it is for an athlete to reach that stage before even starting a pro career.
The context mattered. Davis had just finished college and was suddenly sharing the floor with legends on the biggest international stage.
Another popular voice, @Dashytwo, summed it up with a short line that stuck: “Champion at all levels.” The comment reflected Davis’ path from youth tournaments to college, then straight into Olympic success. For NBA Fans, the reminder hit harder than any sparring clip.
For NBA Fans scrolling past highlight clips and jokes, the gold medal clip served as a reset. Before the memes, before the debates, and long before the boxing jokes, Davis was already winning on the biggest stage possible.
