Security guard blocked his shot at a Jaylen Brown autograph — he took a body slam anyway, and says it was worth it
Every fan knows the internal debate when they spot their favorite star: Should I go for it or let it pass? Most of the time, they let it go. But once in a while, instinct overrides caution and people find themselves doing things they’d never planned, just for a chance to be seen, remembered or signed. That’s what happened with Jaylen Brown’s fan, TikTok user @anas3nouri_, which was captured in a video he later shared with the caption, “Soaked the tackle for an autograph, worth it.” For this one fan inside Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, things happened too quickly, per Newsbreak. That split second of impulse turned into a viral moment and a story he’ll be telling for years.
The clip shows a crazy supporter spotting the basketball team, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown and deciding, in that instant, that this was his chance. What followed was part sprint, part collision and entirely unforgettable. Inside the arena, a rope barrier had been set up to keep fans from approaching players as they headed toward the locker room, per the outlet. But when this fan saw Brown walking past, instinct took over. He ducked under the rope and bolted toward the railing, hoping to reach the NBA star before the moment slipped away. He didn’t get far. Security professionals noticed and did what they meant to do.
A security guard stopped him within seconds of the move and the tackle was swift and decisive, sending the fan to the chairs. It seemed like the attempt would end there, another cautionary tale about getting too carried away. But the fight caught Jaylen Brown’s attention. As Brown was heading toward the locker room, he noticed the scuffle behind him. Instead of continuing to the locker room, he returned. Seeing the fan who was body slammed, Brown walked over and delivered the autograph on the jersey given by the fan.
Despite being blocked, tackled and briefly restrained, the fan walked away with exactly what he came for: Brown’s signature and a story that quickly spread online. Viewers didn’t hold back in the comments, reacting to both the intensity of the tackle and the fan’s commitment. @ozzy_wasabi, joked, “Security acting like he's protecting the president.” Another commenter, @ramobna2k28, admired the timing: “Respect, took the chance as soon as he saw an opportunity.” Meanwhile, @freebandz4162 summed up the moment with approval: “The decision was made and homie stood on business and won.”
The video resonated because it captured something familiar to fans everywhere, the unspoken understanding that opportunities like this don’t come twice. While most people would never sprint past security, many recognized the feeling behind the decision. It wasn’t about breaking rules but about being close, just once, to someone whom you admire. Thanks to Brown’s unexpected kindness, the moment ended not in embarrassment, but in triumph, proving that sometimes, even after a hard fall, luck shows up.
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