5 NBA Stars Who Can Challenge Jake Paul in a Boxing Ring

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“Basketball and strength conditioning is not just weights and a court—boxing is a great off-season workout for NBA players,” The Denver Nuggets' strength and conditioning coach, Felipe Eichenberger, told Men's Journal.
SEVERAL PLAYERS INCLUDING JOHN WALL HAVE SHOWN THE BENEFITS OF BOXING TRAINING IN THE NBA. However, do you think any of these NBA star's can face Jake Paul in a boxing match?

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Joel Embiid

Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have utilized boxing since the off-season in order to prepare for the 2017-18 season and are continuing to do so.
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Kyle Kuzma

Kyle Kuzma has been quietly rising to the top as a star for the Los Angeles Lakers, using his 6'9" and 220-pound frame to grab rebounds and hit big shots. He has previously used boxing in his workout sessions. CREDIT: YOUTUBE/ WAVEYHOOPS

Jusuf Nurkic

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John Wall

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5 NBA Stars Who Can Challenge Jake Paul in a Boxing Ring

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Damian Lillard

Joel Embiid

Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have utilized boxing since the off-season in order to prepare for the 2017-18 season and are continuing to do so.
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Kyle Kuzma

Jusuf Nurkic

Damian Lillard and Moe Harkless have taken a cue from Portland Trail Blazers forward Jusuf Nurkic, who has been wearing gloves this off-season.
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John Wall

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Damian Lillard

Joel Embiid

Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have utilized boxing since the off-season in order to prepare for the 2017-18 season and are continuing to do so.CREDIT: YOUTUBE/AVP EDITS

Kyle Kuzma

Jusuf Nurkic

Damian Lillard and Moe Harkless have taken a cue from Portland Trail Blazers forward Jusuf Nurkic, who has been wearing gloves this off-season.CREDIT: YOUTUBE/FRED 2K

John Wall

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Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have utilized boxing since the off-season in order to prepare for the 2017-18 season and are continuing to do so.
CREDIT: YOUTUBE/AVP EDITS

Damian Lillard and Moe Harkless have taken a cue from Portland Trail Blazers forward Jusuf Nurkic, who has been wearing gloves this off-season.
CREDIT: YOUTUBE/FRED 2K