Jaylen Brown openly blames Nike for Team USA snub

Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
NEW STORY:
When Jaylen Brown was passed over for Team USA by his teammate Derrick White, he voiced his frustration. He blamed Nike. But he didn’t congratulate his teammate publicly.
At Summer League, he cleared the air on his conversation with White: nytimes.com/athletic/56403… – 1:49 AM

Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
NEW @CLNSMedia — Jaylen Brown said he thinks Nike played a role in his snub from Team USA: “I wasn’t surprised.”
clnsmedia.com/jaylen-brown-t… – 12:07 AM

Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
There were those who questioned Jaylen Brown calling out USAB after getting snubbed – especially with teammate Derrick White being named as the replacement. Turns out, there wasn’t anything to worry about as Brown called White “right away.” More here: masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 12:04 AM

Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jaylen Brown asked if he thinks Nike is involved with him not making Team USA: “I do for sure. There will be more stuff to come with that. As of now, I’m not gonna comment on it.” – 11:55 PM

Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jaylen Brown: “I called Derrick right away. Just to make sure there’s no confusion, my love for you and all of that. He knew that. Me and D-White are good.” pic.twitter.com/Am5yhqZPpb – 11:54 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jaylen Brown: “I do (think Nike had something to do with being left off) for sure. It will be more stuff to come with that but as of now, I’m not going to comment on it.” #Celtics #Lakers #TeamUSA – 11:49 PM

Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Jaylen Brown was not surprised he was left off Team USA: “I was happy for (my teammates).” pic.twitter.com/YHcPFh7sWz – 11:45 PM

Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown: “Super fired up. I got all the motivation in the world. I love it, honestly.” – 11:45 PM

Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown: “I called Derrick right away. Just to make sure there’s no confusion, my love for you and all of that. He knew that. Me and D-White are good.” – 11:43 PM

Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
I asked Jaylen Brown if he believes Nike played a role in him being left off Team USA. He said he does, but doesn’t want to comment beyond that. Brown also talked to White to congratulate him on being named to Team USA and said they’re good. pic.twitter.com/EHwlljt4Vx – 11:42 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jaylen Brown just told us he called Derrick White “right away” to congratulate him on being named to the Olympic team. Also said he wasn’t surprised about being left off but is very motivated. #Celtics #Lakers – 11:40 PM

Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jaylen Brown, Angel Reese, and Kysre Gondrezick checking in on the Summer Celtics
Nice hat @FCHWPO
(Via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/CNLH27JhYW – 11:40 PM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Angel Reese, Kysre Gondrezick and Jaylen Brown courtside for Lakers-Celtics in Vegas 🔥
(via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/ns0MewCUZi – 11:21 PM

Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Jaylen Brown is in the house. pic.twitter.com/EwnuFSf8nl – 11:09 PM

Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jaylen Brown just pulled up courtside with Kysre Gondrezick and Angel Reese pic.twitter.com/NmzeBmekqi – 11:08 PM

Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown appearance at Summer League here in Vegas pic.twitter.com/PwjVJOdB3R – 11:07 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jaylen Brown is in the house, along with Kysre Gondrezick and Angel Reese. #Celtics #Lakers – 11:05 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Pistons rookie Ron Holland interview topics w/ @Sportskeeda: his defense, efforts to improve shooting, Kevin Durant, Kevin Garnett, Mikal Bridges & Jaylen Brown influences, playoff chances. Holland: “I really think we’re going to win a lot of games.” tinyurl.com/sxbhetun – 2:46 PM

Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Jaylen Brown was left off Team USA in favor of teammate Derrick White.
@DarthAmin tells @TheJaxShow he can’t believe Jayson Tatum said he hasn’t reached out to Brown. pic.twitter.com/IMUU8iFwsp – 10:00 AM