'I Will Smith'd em' - Jake Paul 'knocks out' Houston Rockets mascot with one punch in hilarious confrontation at NBA game after watching brother Logan at Wrestlemania

Jake Paul landed one of his signature right hands on a basketball mascot during the NBA game between Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets.

‘The Problem Child’ was in Texas to support his brother, Logan Paul, who made his first-ever WWE appearance at Wrestlemania 38 on Sunday at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington before making his way to Houston to watch some elite-level basketball.

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Paul was seated courtside when 'confronted' by the mascot named Clutch, who was representing the Houston Rockets and wearing oversized boxing gloves.

The 25-year-old left his seat and quickly landed a right hand on the cocky mascot who fell face first to the floor, posting later he 'Will Smith'd 'em'.

The comedic interaction saw the crowd entertained - even when Clutch was eventually carried out of the arena.

Paul recently announced he will be returning to the ring this summer after quickly amassing a 5-0 record since transitioning to professional boxing in 2020.

“August I’m back baby,” Paul said. “Anyone who’s been talking you’re going to be silent again. I’m knocking ya’ll the f*** out! No cap. F*** you, p*****s.”

Despite being undefeated, Paul has failed to impress many in the boxing world since turning over a couple of years ago. That’s because he is yet to face an opponent with a background in the sport.

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The internet celebrity made his debut against fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib, stopping his opponent in the first round of their fight January 2020 fight.

Paul was then featured on the undercard of Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. and stretched his perfect record to 2-0 with a sensational KO win over former NBA star Nate Robinson.

Since then, Paul has continued to pursue a career in boxing without actually facing any boxers. The controversial star turned his attention to MMA fighters as of late and picked up a win over retired former champion, Ben Askren.

Paul has since gone on to face Tyron Woodley twice. He went the distance with ‘The Chosen One’ in August 2021 for a split decision win before sensationally knocking out the former UFC welterweight champion in their December rematch.

It's currently unclear who Paul will face next. He was previously set to fight with Tommy Fury, the younger brother of WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson. Paul has also expressed an interest in facing former super-middleweight champion, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

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