After by voters in terms of his absence from the three 2023-‘24 All-NBA teams, was disrespected once again when Team USA left him off its 2024 Paris Olympics roster. Reminiscent of the 1992 “Dream Team” not bringing Isiah Thomas (with them) to Barcelona, today’s Team USA will make the long trip across the pond without one of its very best players. While many believe was the reason why the aging 31-year-old Thomas didn’t make the team 32 years ago, there’s far less certainty surrounding Brown’s situation, not to mention Brown is only 27 years old and at the peak of his powers.
For the record, there’s no credible argument to support the idea that Jaylen Brown isn’t one of the 12 best NBA players, let alone (him not being) one of the 12 best American players. Jaylen Brown Should be Heading to Paris. was replaced by , Grant Hill was seemingly content with his roster’s construction; a roster that doesn't include Jaylen Brown.
Sure, Brown is definitely a better player than White, but he’s also better than current versions of , , , , and others on Team USA. Obviously, assembling the best roster possible isn’t as simple as selecting the nation’s 12 best players. Ideally, an assortment of quality, two-way players at all 5 positions is required to have success on the global stage.
Brown is the purest form of that kind of player. Despite the fact that the US possesses more (basketball) talent than the rest of the world, countries like and n are formidable oppon.