Celtics Teammate Defends Jaylen Brown’s Team USA Comments
Jaylen Brown’s omission from the United States Olympic roster raised concerns about potential tension within the Boston Celtics, but these fears seem to be unwarranted. Despite his status as the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, Brown was not selected to replace Kawhi Leonard, leading him to publicly criticize Nike, believing the company influenced his exclusion. While some labeled Brown as “selfish” for his comments, teammate Payton Pritchard defended him, stating that there were no hard feelings from Derrick White, who took Leonard’s spot, and reaffirming the Celtics’ unity.