The absence of Jaylen Brown from the USA Men’s Basketball team for the Paris Olympics has caused quite a stir in the basketball community. Despite a stellar season and winning the 2024 NBA title and Finals MVP, the Celtics star did not make the cut for the team. USA Basketball managing director Grant Hill addressed Brown’s omission, emphasizing the difficulty of assembling a cohesive team from the abundance of talented players available in the United States. Hill pointed out that tough decisions had to be made in order to create a team that complements each other and maximizes the chance for success.

It is imperative to note that Hill emphasised the importance of assembling a team that is cohesive and offers the…