With Team USA currently in the limelight and given attention from the majority of the NBA community, Jaylen Brown did not avoid the fact that he was not chosen as a part of the roster to participate in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.
Given that Brown established himself as one of the best stars in the league this season, one would assume that he was an obvious choice to represent Team USA. However, the Celtics star was not chosen. Moreover, he was also passed over for an opportunity when Kawhi Leonard’s spot became vacant. One must wonder how Brown felt when hearing that Derrick White was selected over him to play for Team USA.
Jaylen Brown has been quite vocal on being snubbed from Team USA
Given that the Finals MVP is considered by the media as the best payer in the world, there is no denying that it is bizarre to not have him on the roster that will be representing the United States in the 2024 Paris Olympics. His exclusion is quite mysterious. Brown added to the mystery by making a statement when asked about his thoughts on not being a part of the Team USA roster.
“It feels great to have support and one day I’ll share my story. People don’t have all the information in the world that they would like to know. It just feels great to be here at the ESPYs and to be holding up the Larry O’ Brien.”
Jaylen Brown shared this clip on his Instagram story of him being asked about being left off of Team USA:
“One day I’ll share my story. People don’t have all the information in the world that they would like to know.” pic.twitter.com/2VLNO9qbRh
— Noa Dalzell 🏀 (@NoaDalzellNBA) July 12, 2024
Implying that a story would be shared in the distant future has certainly made fans conjure theories on why Jaylen Brown was not chosen for Team USA. The prevailing narrative is along the lines that it has to do with his rocky relationship with Nike, religion, or other political belief.
Since Jaylen Brown was the main reason that the Celtics won an NBA championship, one might assume that Jayson Tatum was more supportive. However, things do not appear to be that simple.
Jayson Tatum appears to be conflicted over Team USA excluding Jaylen Brown
Although Tatum and Brown are currently the defending NBA champions, there are still members of the media who try to drive a wedge between them. Upon finding out that Brown had not been selected to make the Team USA roster, Tatum did not appear to be as disappointed as one might imagine.
Many fans understood that Derrick White being chosen to represent Team USA may have placed Tatum in an awkward position. After all, it would be much easier to stand with Brown if the player chosen over him was from another team.
In any case, Jaylen Brown does have his Finals MVP award. While adding a gold medal to his legacy would have certainly helped, there is no denying that an exciting story detailing the true events that took place will be a great matter of interest for fans.