Noah Lyles Races Jaylen Brown to Surprisingly Close Finish

Noah Lyles recently raced Jaylen Brown, with Brown finishing surprisingly close to the Olympic gold medalist.

What happened?

Brown trained in Monaco alongside Lyles, and their race was a close finish, with Brown celebrating his near-win.

Lyles wasn't impressed, comparing Brown's reaction to IShowSpeed's after their 50m race.

Why it matters for Noah Lyles

Lyles' experience and skill took over as the race continued, despite Brown's height advantage giving him an early boost.

Brown had about seven inches of height advantage over Lyles, which helped him initially.

What comes next?

Brown now aims to compete against IShowSpeed, challenging him to a $100,000 rematch, after donating $100,000 to his foundation if he loses.

The original race between Brown and IShowSpeed was run on the streets of Boston, with no track or starting blocks, and IShowSpeed pulled his hamstring mid-race.

Brown had his excuses after the race, and the camera angles left room for debate about how close it really was.

Lyles coached Brown to run a PR of 3.77 in the 30-meter dash, giving Brown newfound energy and confidence.

Brown's future in Boston is uncertain, with trade rumors surrounding him, despite being under contract through the 2028-29 season.

Shams Charania reported that Boston was willing to include Brown in a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the deal ultimately fell through.

The Celtics' pursuit of Giannis stemmed from an internal reckoning, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

Brown has three years remaining on his max contract and will want an extension, but whether that comes in Boston is far from guaranteed.