Boston police probing fight involving Sixers' Okafor

BOSTON - Boston police say a man has come forward saying he's the victim in a fight involving Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor that was recorded and posted online.

Authorities say a man filed a police report Friday saying the fight outside a nightclub left him with stitches over his eye.

Police say the alleged victim reported the fight began after some of his female friends refused the advances of two men, including one believed to be Okafor. The man told police Okafor punched him and knocked him to the ground.

Okafor says he's embarrassed about the scuffle and is dealing with the team and league on possible discipline.

The confrontation happened early Thursday morning after the 76ers fell to 0-16 on the season. The Sixers rookie said he was being heckled.

Sixers head coach Brett Brown has indicated that the team employs security staff to transport and protect the players at any time - an internal service which functions to ensure a safe environment for his players.