Should Jaylen Brown be upset? Warriors' best starting lineup? Price for Markkanen? 🧐 | The Lowe Post

Should Jaylen Brown be upset? Warriors' best starting lineup? Price for Markkanen? 🧐 | The Lowe Post
Zach Lowe and Tim MacMahon discuss Team USA's win over Canada, then take stock of the Warriors, possible Lauri Markkanen trade destinations and the state of the Memphis Grizzlies.
0:00 Welcome to The Lowe Post podcast!
0:30 Team USA defeats Canada
3:00 Jaylen Brown’s cryptic response to Team USA swapping Kawhi Leonard for Derrick White
11:24 The current state of the Warriors
24:42 Possible landing spots for Lauri Markkanen
49:40 Don’t sleep on the Grizzlies
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[@adolfocoy7516]

Imma be honest, if I was Jalen Brown, I would.

[@iguesss]

They banned him because of religion

[@sg-duwap_yt8209]

They don’t want him getting on that 🎤 and saying something with the whole world watching

[@connorleary3080]

appreciate your honesty

[@donaldschnurer8645]

McMahon doing the double flags thing 😂

[@smgyro1476]

He deserves to be there, but this is more about fit then it is about how good or deserving he is. Screen navigation and perimeter footspeed is basically the one weakness that team USA has with Jrue Holiday being the exception. Derrick White helps deal with that. Jaylen Brown is more of a strong ball pressure switch defender so they might have chosen White over him for that reason. Also Derrick White is more of a professional role player that doesn't need the ball, can hit spot up threes and an amazing rate, set screens, while also not needing the ball much. So it makes sense as a fit for the team

[@instantactionz4284]

Jaylen Brown has been getting disrespected his entire career, it’s insane

[@obryn]

i dont really like his attitude but even I think the Mens team screwed up not having him be on the team. That fact that they picked someone else on the Celtics but not him is WILD

[@Colinkrauss1]

What are the main gripes that he was disrespected?

[@nickgilday8946]

100. I just don’t like that he didn’t give d white props before wondering why he wasn’t selected too. Just opened up narratives that don’t need to be there. Reminds me of when JT had a workout with KD during the JB/KD trade rumors…. That was much worse and much dumber lol, but it’s an example of just maybe being a little naive to how the actions will look and be perceived and how it could make your teammates feel

[@kb5509]

Where's the disrespect? There's no one on the original team he should've gone instead of, and they've called White up to the squad because they need defense and shooting, which he's better at than Jaylen.

[@nickgilday8946]

@@kb5509 nah book just not as good and didn’t deserve the nod. Hali is also not as good and not same since injury etc. you can say the same for Kawhi in regards to injury. Kawhi made it by name and previous reputation solely. He has a real gripe but again it’s how he handled it. Just creating narratives that don’t need to be there. Not a big deal I’m not concerned about Celtics or relationships with him and white etc, just now gonna be a story they all have to deal with and he could have been smarter about it

[@MarMania]

He absolutely should be pissed. They got 3 of his teammates on there when he won fmvp and ecfmvp. Not to mention that his whole career he has been disrespected and always living in tatums shadow even though he has arguably been better. The argument about filling a role to pick white would make sense if they picked him at the start but they replaced a stat in kawhi who is a forward and does different things with a guard when you have jaylen who is the same player as kawhi if not better sitting there and won fmvp. Its all good, this is just gonna make him even hungrier to get another fmvp next year. Keep the hate coming.

[@mattwhitely1067]

Yes he is either ahead or tatum.or white he should be on the team and he plays the gritty stuff to its not like he has to have the ball

[@mattwhitely1067]

Healthy kawhi is better than Jaylen and Tatum though just saying

[@bigmo3692]

He has never been better than tatum you guys judge that off of 2-3 playoff series

[@brightBoss]

He should be pissed but expressing it publicly is silly. Ur teammate made it. If u can't be happy for ur teammate at least don't whine about it publicly.

[@roronoazorro9509]

​@bigmo3692 precisely. JB is the worst FMVP since Igoudala in 2015. He should pump the brakes on the disrespect talk

[@meechie5797]

Mfs who never had a 5th of his talent telling jaylen how to feel is insanity

[@T-Rich1228]

5th of his athletic talent for sure .

[@TheThinkShank]

the established media is glossing over the failure of team USA, grant hill, and nike in preparing for this obvious reputational risk when they formally selected white two days ago. is it really a coincidence the two highest profile NBA players who've called out nike for fake activism were left off the roster (one of them being the closest approximation of kawhi leonard in the league)? maybe, but now it doesn't even matter. damage was done regardless when hill was asked about it last night and proved clearly unable to give any specific rationale for white's better fit for the team, international play, or specific trend or matchup. none. there was also no explicit dismissal of the notion that team USA sponsors have any influence on roster decisions at all. if you're the mouthpiece for team USA, that allegation should've warranted a fierce rebuttal - you're being called a pawn! funny enough, the only time he DID mention sponsors it was endearingly saying "we're proud of our sponsors". pawn behavior at the minimum. incompetent & unqualified spokesperson for team USA at worst (even nike should be upset by his failure to deflect). this conveys incompetence on two levels: 1) hill wasn't able to grasp the obvious confusion of backfilling kawhi with white in the moment while speaking to the press as the team's mouthpiece and 2) him, team USA, and nike clearly didn't take this potential reputational risk seriously and devote any effort towards proactive planning in the event that this exact scenario transpired. it's doubly embarrassing given it's jaylen freaking brown we're talking about - a guy who WILL call you out. the clip of woj saying white is a likely alternate a month ago is meaningless now because the issue isn't just limited to the actual selection process anymore but also how poorly the situation was managed and prepared for. now they've ensued even more doubt in the public and ticked off the league's newest household player who also happens to be extremely vocal about his beliefs. all due to hill's train wreck of a response. just embarrassing.

[@veloberg]

As a Jazz fan I felt like we were trying to covey the pick for the 2024 draft till the deadline. I was very disappointed that we pulled the plug mid season. Pulling in collins was a huge mistake. He is a fine player but is he in any version of the long term plan? No way! It hurt both Kessler and Hendricks development. 3 years into this rebuild and I don’t feel like we are on track for anything. Pick a lane Danny!

[@hehersonromeomallavo2483]

we are in NBA purgatory 😭

[@SojiRo23]

Don’t blame JB for being upset. Also don’t blame Team USA for picking up DW.

[@nickgilday8946]

Agreed. I do think tho he could have reacted better to squash the questions of taking indirect shots at teammates but it’s not a big deal. These guys are used to this stuff and I’m sure Derrick isn’t offended and I’m sure they have spoken behind the scenes etc.. but if he said “congrats to d white team USA is better today!” And thennnn questioned why he’s not on the team in general, we wouldn’t have these narratives today

[@CoachGibbyPodcast]

The first logical comment

[@lindawhite3964]

@@SojiRo23 Yeah blame Nike

[@kennyray1573]

NBA Champion Plus The MVP Of The Playoffs??!!!!

[@selanryn5849]

With KD’s health being iffy, it does seem like Team USA should have replaced Kawhi with some size.

[@HKim0072]

Well, that's not Brown. Lebron probably slots to the 3 if something happens to KD.

[@GurtonBuster07]

​ @HKim0072 the only 3/4's on the roster if KD is injured is Tatum and Lebron. There is literally no other player that can play the 3 and the 4 llol good luck, team USA now has 6 guards (curry, booker, ANT, jrue, haliburton, and white) and 3 bigs (Embiid, AD, Bam). If kd is not playing, the team only has 2 wings that can play the 3/4 and jaylen brown is one of the best wings in the NBA rn. Jaylen Brown is a better fit solely based on the position of need for Team USA. It just makes no sense to add a guard on the roster when you already have 5 guards and you only have 2 healthy small forwards on the roster. P.S. Jaylen Brown played small forward for the NBA champions this season.

[@HKim0072]

@@GurtonBuster07 Not sure why this is so complicated. Embiid: pure center AD: 4/5 Bam: 4/5 Lebron: 3-5 Tatum: 3/4 KD: 3-5 Jrue can cover anyone 1-4. Ant can play the 3. Booker can play the 3. It's comical that people are worried about not having players to fill minutes when it's clearly the opposite. The team has way more players than minutes available. lol, this is FIBA basketball and only 10 minute quarters.

[@christopher7783]

No he’s not taking a shot at his teammate, are you serious!?!? He’s literally the best replacement for the position Kawhi plays and is more deserving than White. He’s taking a shot at the ones who made the decision, not his teammate. That’s a horrible take here

[@natedunn3933]

whatever the intention, the optics are bad, period.

[@chrismontgomery4148]

Hell Yes

[@daniellelightly2815]

This 2025 Draft class is soo loaded, even beyond Cooper Flagg. At least 5 guys from next year's class would've gone #1 overall this year if they had been eligible (even as 18-year-olds that haven't even stepped on the floor as freshmen yet). You've got Cooper Flagg giving Team USA the business, VJ Edgecombe tore it up in the Olympic qualifiers for the Bahamas, Nolan Traore from France, Ace Bailey, and Dylan Harper. That's without mentioning other guys, like Khaman Maluach from South Sudan who's a super raw talent, but a crazy athletic 7'2 center. That's why teams are going to be more willing to tank next year; there are at least 5-6 players that have star-level potential in the NBA.

[@808bAler]

Getting screened by Steven Adams would still be more painful than Edey.

[@mop00012]

I think screening hurts more with Adams. I haven't seen someone bang down low for rebounds like Edey in years

[@ngii6265]

This is the coaching staff doing EARLY mind games with the Celtics....to be seen how they response

[@cyberft]

Def disrespected Jalen Brown. He should’ve never been left off to begin with and certainly should’ve been Leonard’s replacement.

[@SilverRpr]

I mean it’s a dumb question… yes JB has every right to be upset or disappointed. The world saw what he brought to the table in the season and the playoffs… to be overlooked specially playing the same position as Kawhi … c’mon son 😳

[@therealist2798]

Brown has a 300 milion dollar contract, just won an NBA Championship and was the MVP of the NBA Finals and Conference Finals...SO IF ANYTHING, JALEN BROWN SHOULD BE LAUGHING AND LOOKING FORWARD TO RESTING HIS BODY AFTER A LONG SEASON.

[@Dr.WaltzFromChicago]

Fact.😂😂😂😂

[@ctoaun23]

Yeah competitors don't think this way

[@Hopper830]

Yeah that's BS. The Olympics is every 4 years. These opportunities don't come around often. Steph Curry is 37 and this will be his first time playing in one.

[@therealist2798]

@@Hopper830 ...who cares, it's not that serious.

[@lindawhite3964]

Disagree. The Olympics are an honor.

[@Daniel_Yun]

I can’t get my head around this narrative to put JK over AW as a POA.

[@schuylerkrizay6192]

bruh mfers dont understand. Wiggins is honestly levels above him. Its not close. Navigating screens and anything more complex than straight on ball JK can get lost. Massive potential but not there yet

[@HazzardsHobbyHouse]

Paul Pierce i think won finals mvp a month earlier and didn’t make the Redeem Team

[@daniellelightly2815]

I think Podziemski will come off the bench as the backup Point Guard for Curry. That why they added Anderson for more playmaking on the second unit. I think the opening night starting lineup will be: Curry / Podziemski Melton / Heild Wiggins / Anderson Green / Kuminga Jackson Davis / Looney

[@francismoritz1132]

Would love to see cooper flagg in old school bullets uniform. Bring back that franchise from obscurity

[@vaypuh]

Monocle emoji=unbridled rage.....got it

[@stevenwoo2881]

Zack looking good with the nice haircut. Appreciate the conversation regarding the Warriors. Hoping the Warriors can make the trade with the Jazz for Markkanen.

[@TA.Smith56]

Bro people talk about the warriors all the time… 😭

[@markconcepcion5598]

This is where I disagree with most analysts. Every trade doesn’t always have to be with the thought of being a championship team. Lauri to Warriors makes them a better team and gives them a better chance with a solid young core still intact. Warriors need to make the trade

[@superbiaant]

Exactly. Only one team can win every year. Sometimes it’s about adding pieces while you plan over the course of years. Maybe the player will be a future trade piece, maybe they will stay long-term. Regardless, not every team can make a trade and be a contender, that’s not realistic.

[@nickgilday8946]

Huge JB fan. Every right to feel snubbed and to use it as fuel. But taking it personal? Nah…. What bothers me most is his reaction put his teammates in a weird spot by not at least acknowledging and congratulating d white before questioning why he’s not on the squad. Just felt like a moment he didn’t think about the team related and bigger picture consequences there… ultimately it’s not a big deal just not a great look. Nothing concerning.

[@MyMiniMovieMagic]

Joel would fit perfect on the Warriors - its an ongoing joke w everyone out here in the bay that every player is always, always ramping up.

[@captencourtney]

Embid has not played whole dating back to his days as a Kansas Jayhawk

[@user-eg9vt6sj8b]

More disrespectful is that the media don't want to call out Grant Hill for these horrible decisions he is making.

[@carsonkahla9162]

The reason people are penciling the Mavs in for more wins is because of what they did after the trade deadline, and after what the clips did this offseason kinda natural to have the 5 seed move to top 4

[@jackwaller2618]

Woahhhh where the “Welcome to the LOWEEEE POST PODCAST” I feel betrayed

[@markice4163]

You right he shouldn't care.🤕

[@mattwhitely1067]

White over jaylen is a joke and tims take ia gross

[@EusebioBermea]

How can you blindly say, “IF WE NEED A REPLACEMENT IT WILL BE _” You can’t ignore roster needs

[@leetraviusmckay314]

"Canada fold like clean sheets" 😂

[@mollyweir9350]

You are trolling right, If Canada fold lije clean cheats why did U.S has Lebron, Jrue, Bam, Tatum & Booker on the floor when Canada put their stringers in the gm with 7+mins left & Kerr has to call time out twice during that time? Very cocky.

[@james45478]

Kuminga to the Raptors in a 3 team trade is the only one i could come up with.

[@lolpredictions]

Being a team having to start draymond green at center would suck 😂

[@Iconoblasto]

So excited to see Edey with the Grizzlies. Gives the Grizzlies even more lineup versatility. They can play small and fast with Clarke or matchup with the Wolves playing JJJ next to Edey.

[@UTube-gs1yf]

Utah can use Markkanen until the trade deadline halfway through the season and still get the same price, so no need to trade him now. Got to go after high draft picks next draft and the following two.

[@AR-rn8ok]

Lm trade value may drop by trade deadline. Warriors may no longer want him after the season is a disappointment. Right now Utah can get the most from the warriors.

[@randysallade9468]

Don’t think it was a shot at Derrick White, just think he feels disrespected, and he should be! But, one of the problems has always been we throw a bunch of stars together and hope they’ll be a TEAM. White has shown the ability to blend and he defends. Brown is awesome, maybe more so than Jason Tatum, but how many of the same type players do you need. Need some guys that can blend, move the ball, defend and make a three if left open.

[@samdavis8765]

No, Stop. We are not letting you disrepect Jaylen Brown. It has nothing to do with his teammate. Bad take. You are trying to paint Jaylen Brown as a angry black man.

[@RealRobbyRobb]

I know how good Derrick White is, but he shouldn’t be in the conversation. Mikal Bridges, Paola Banchero, and Desmond Bane who all have USA Experience should be over him

[@fringe_minority]

Derrick is a role player

[@RealRobbyRobb]

@@fringe_minority so is Mikal

[@lindawhite3964]

He's better the DB

[@Peacehardly]

Derrick has played for USA before u moron

[@fringe_minority]

@@RealRobbyRobb Mikal is a role player too

[@willmarinac5201]

Do you honestly think Canada will play Dwight Powell, Khem Birch and Kelly Olynk as a Front Line???

[@gian-lucbrasseur6200]

3 players from his team making it over JB is nuts

[@Colinkrauss1]

56:30 “idk why they’re not listed as a major candidate for a home court playoff series, other than skepticism of ‘we haven’t seen it in a while’ and ‘is Ja gonna be reliably available?’ “ Well, there you go. That’s why lmao.

[@wileyschmitt]

The Warriors dynasty started to derail after after Wiseman pick. I had a bad feeling about it, especially after he couldn't stop crying after being drafted, but most of the hardcore Warriors fans have been obsessed about getting a star center since the 90's, and I think they partially pressured management to draft him instead of LeMelo Ball (personally I wanted them to take Okongwu or trade down for him).

[@MyMiniMovieMagic]

Aint no way Kerr is starting Draymond at the 5 for the majority of the regular season.

[@Dr.WaltzFromChicago]

Draymond 🗑️ 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@ninerempire3398]

@@Dr.WaltzFromChicagothat’s usually the opinion of somebody that doesn’t know ball

[@JoePuig]

Next 2 Lauri it works

[@MyMiniMovieMagic]

@@JoePuig Lauri wasn't a part of the equation in the hypothetical starting lineups presented in the video

[@808bAler]

Vassell doesn't really play defense so replacing his offense and decent contract for Markkanen would be a great deal. The Spurs have the picks and contracts to fill in the gap.

[@Random415510]

The argument about him kinda throwing shade at a teammate is ridiculous, what a simple minded viewpoint. Espn let's just random people off the street to chat about this.

[@jthuruwal632]

Markenen to OKC would be lit

[@AkilBoatwright212]

If Derrick White was getting added to the team, that argument would make sense. But to REPLACE Kawhi, Jaylen Brown is pretty much the same style of player. I didn't enjoy that piece of commentary.

[@appetizerssushi7121]

I feel bad for Jaylen, it's nonsensical, especially after the finals all the media talked about was Jayson Tatum and barely mentioned Brown, yet Tatum is on the Olympic team. Make it make sense.

[@AR-rn8ok]

Two different positions. Jaylen competing with Steph curry for guard. Tatum competing with a washed lebron.

[@appetizerssushi7121]

@@AR-rn8ok​​⁠Naaaahhh, that ain’t it bro, Bron definitely isn’t washed. He was in the WCF last season 😅 and Steph has nothing to do with it. The problem, however, is politics, and Commissioner Silver is looking 👀 real suspect at this point.

[@mrj5695]

He should but he gotta use it as more motivation

[@jayones9035]

1:03:16. You don’t know if Edey is suited to play fast? He played the entire ncaa championship game and ran the floor the entire time. He’s Steven Adams 4.0

[@Egggcorn]

Dude in the blue shiet sounds mad cause JB blocks off thr nike logo 😂😂

[@COTTAGE81-fp8lc]

This Might Be A Random Question But Uh Is Kevin Durant Better That Tim Duncan?

[@slobberkissintl3548]

Yes and no What are you trying to accomplish? Who else is on your team? We have seen KD in a lot of scenarios, we didn't see Duncan away from Pop's system, and lots of Ginobli Parker Duncan entered the league as David Robinson's team mate It would be interesting to see what Duncan would do in that 2012 okc-miami finals. LeBron was embarrassed in 2011, is there any way he loses again in 2012? Duncan in that Brooklyn mess... Obviously Duncan on the dynasty warriors is just as destructive Likewise, put KD on the 99, 03,05,07,14 Spurs. Does san Antonio lose any of those? Do they win more than 5? 🤔🤔

[@YOUSHALLKNOWPAIN999]

the disrespect that team USA is showing proves it’s bigger than just basketball.. everyone’s knows Derrick is a great player but team USA no way

[@cheetahturner4576]

Ever thought players voted no in private

[@YOUSHALLKNOWPAIN999]

@@cheetahturner4576 no chance why would you turn down the reigning fmvp? Doesn’t make sense

[@iguesss]

Its so crazy you say there are other guys Jaylen Browns size that do similar things so Derrick White is the obvious choice. Literally the opposite

[@fresh2defdj]

I should have known these 2 media guys weren't going to keep it real about what Nike is doing to Jaylen Brown and Kyrie. Im not even expecting them to bash Nike, but trying to push it aside as some wild conspiracy is just these 2 playing politics

[@cameronbolden5064]

This convention is kinda disingenuous because they are replacing Kawhi that isn’t a guy who is a fast read and react player also team USA already has 5 guards.

[@markconcepcion5598]

Kuminga GP2 and Picks for Lauri

[@jean-mariepincemin8710]

1. When was the last NBA Finals MVP not included in the national team the following summer? 2. When you discuss the pros and cons about Podziemski in your starting 5, things are NOT looking great 😂

[@Hopper830]

He definitely should be upset. 3 Celtics being picked over him is blatant disrespect.

[@daniellelightly2815]

I realized how bleak the Utah Jazz's future is during that first Summer League game vs Memphis... Specifically when BOTH Walker Kessler & Kyle Filipowski failed to box out Zach Edey on that game-tying tip-in to send the game to OT. The reason they haven't traded Lauri Markkanen yet; is because him & Collin Sexton are the only players they have with any value. Seriously, they've taken 6 1st Round picks in the past 3 years and the only one that looks like a potential NBA starter is Keyonte George

[@kohort1]

I wish teams could trade futures...like gsw can get markannan and keep JK this year and give them to utah in 2025 or 2026

[@Zorohudson]

Where tf are the timestamps bro

[@nitoshadow]

dont try to flip it and bash jaylen brown he is validated why would they pick up a guard when they lose a forward make it make sense and he coming off a great playoffs/finals run

[@CH-lx5pb]

It’s not a swipe he’s the best player on a championship team and the 2nd,3rd and 4th best player got on the team . Make it make sense

[@LysergiCoyotl]

Dillon Brooks is such a tool 😂

[@GurtonBuster07]

When people are talking about how derrick white is a better fit than Jaylen Brown, they are completely forgetting the fact that the only 3/4's on the roster if KD is injured is Tatum and Lebron. There is literally no other player that can play the 3 and the 4 lol good luck, team USA now has 6 guards (curry, booker, ANT, jrue, haliburton, and white) and 3 bigs (Embiid, AD, Bam). If kd is not playing, the team only has 2 wings that can play the 3/4 and jaylen brown is one of the best wings in the NBA rn. Jaylen Brown is a better fit solely based on the position of need for Team USA. It just makes no sense to add another guard on the roster when you already have 5 guards and you only have 2 healthy small forwards on the roster. P.S. Jaylen Brown played small forward for the NBA champions this season.

[@igweugo]

C Jackson-Davis PF Green SF Kuminga SG Wiggins PG Curry G Podziemski G Melton G/F Moody F/C Anderson G/F Hield G/F Payton II C Looney Can mix in the extra shooting over the course of the game, 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@srdepr9186]

the kyrie disrespect here is INSANE

[@kazeman6335]

washed, performed terribly against celtics.

[@srdepr9186]

@@kazeman6335 imagine saying Kyrie Irving is washed, ignorance is bliss

[@scottipippen6935]

​@@kazeman6335washed is nonsense. He did not perfome that well in the finals when he faced a team with several bad matchups for him. Happens..

[@SaharaKnows]

How you not be upset. You just won ECF and Finals MVP and they pick a role player. Media just doesn’t want to have the conversation. It’s political.

[@dariusfountain683]

I still don't get the derrick white and Austin reaves hype around the league

[@zebracake5543]

Celtics needed to add 3 all stars to beat a hobbled eastern conference . It is what it is hopefully no one injured in the west next year . Celtics still doesn’t scare anyone

[@artureademoss8198]

Hell yeah

[@Neogamingz]

The Finals mvp don't make Team USA, wow...

[@savon34434]

The take on Derrick and brown was terrible. Brown is more deserving of the spot and his teammate seems like a plot twist that yall trying to create

[@nitoshadow]

the podz dude should come off the bench to. me he like an austin reaves type player can be a good contributor to a team but they ceiling is only so high

[@user-eg9vt6sj8b]

That is an insult for JB. Total disrespect. D. Booker, T. Haliburton, D. White are not in any kind or form better than JB. I would have changed those 3 players for J. Brown, J. Brunson and P. George or Klay Thompson.

[@macenblu6]

it's so funny how any time you talk about the Lakers, it's always prefaced with comments about "I know we talk about LA too much"....yet you can't do a pod without spending 20 minutes talking about the warriors, who are literally the 12th best team in tje western Conference

[@milessanchez800]

This guy is cappn, the other “reporter”

[@dylanbrown5474]

Jaylen Brown should get French citizenship and go play with Wemby😂😂

[@warlockmagic3416]

I guarantee you the Jaylen Brown disrespect stops after this one.. Because everyone has called it absolute bs and he's become the best Celtics player imo.. I said a few years ago. If they'd start playing to Brown, make Tatum his Pippen. They'd realize who their best player is and start winning.. He's the one with some dog in him on the court.. Problem is he's always diverted to Tatum. Once he developed his left he became unstable tho.. No way he can keep diverting now.. He's a lighter version of Anthony Edwards. They could have used them both..

[@chukwumaoriuwa281]

When it comes to speaking the truth, some people know how to say a lot without saying anything. People in the media generally have no honor or truth more than getting that pay cheque. These guys here are like that.

[@aaronmorgan5676]

Why is there different standards for curry and Lebron?

[@JTaylorY25]

PAOLO SHOULDVE BEEN PICKED UP

[@blackcloud4126]

He doesn't fit with THIS specific USA roster. He's ball dominant and a better switch defender than a 1v1 defender. Also, there must have been concerns about how he would react to a diminished role and he just proved it. Also, complaining about Nike while wearing Nike (without the swoosh) is weird.

[@testbind8322]

Of course these guys wouldn't side with Jaylen Brown, that's not going to be good for their careers. It's crazy to even try to justify picking Derrick White when the player getting replaced is Kawhi and not some role player. These guys acting like the Nike "conspiracy theory" has no grounds is very telling, it may or may not be true but it's not absolutely impossible.

[@LuisManzano-hs7nh]

It is not about Withe taking Brown's place, it is about Brown not being considered ahead of Lenard or others in the first place. White being picked now is an aftermath of the lack of respect from Team USA. I get it, Brown is smart, educated, Muslim, and a civil rights supporter - I think more of that as the main reason for him not to be on this team. But, hey it is just a conspiracy theory - right?. KD and Bokcer are there, so you are telling me these two guys have better basketball momentum than JB???

[@connorleary3080]

whats his religion matter ?

[@LuisManzano-hs7nh]

@@connorleary3080 Well, would not the first professional black Muslim athlete be punished for their beliefs, certainly not the first in the NBA. But that's just a thought.

[@scottipippen6935]

​@@LuisManzano-hs7nhthese times are long gone. It is not the 90s anymore, Brown is not protesting the anthem like Abdul Rauf back then. Booker over Brown is a joke, i get though why KD is there..

[@James-wk3bj]

​@@scottipippen6935my man the times U are referring to are not over it they are less obvious dats all

[@idencarlomanalo4497]

PG - STEPH SG - BUDDY SF - WIGGINS PF - GREEN C - JACKSON DAVIS/POST PG - PODZIEMSKI/MELTON SG - MELTON/MOODY SF - ANDERSON PF - KUMINGA C - JACKSON DAVIS/LOONEY U R WELCOME.

[@JeromeyRome90]

The disrespect.. How they pick the role player over the star?🤔

[@scottipippen6935]

They picked White bc he is the better fit on his position. Booker is the guy who has no buisness being there..

[@dre32pitt]

They need defenders, not more offense lol.. white is a better defender and doesnt need the ball to be effective which kyrie and brunson do. White just needs to be jrue-lite and lock down the opps best perimeter threat.. pure and simple.. they habe TONS of scoring...need more bruce bowens/tony allens.. Remember this isnt a fantasy team.. pieces gotta fit

[@ianbent0n]

27:58 spit on that thang

[@Coolcat3]

This is so pathetic

[@filip-dz6fu]

JB is a finals MVP and an NBA champion and doesn't get a spot while 3 Celtic's players are there ????? !!!! Really ???? And on top you have JT stating that it is very tough to get a spot in dream team ! helarious ....

[@dariusfountain683]

The US women's team is bias towards UConn The US men's is bias towards duke

[@gregorywilson2124]

What about Ja Morant? Why not ZION?

[@808bAler]

Biggest positive for GSW going into 2024-25 season (so far): we still have Steph. Hoping for good health. Biggest negative for GSW going into 2024-25 season (so far): we still have Wiggins. If he turns back into 2021-22 Wiggs, I'll retract my disdain. Man that pumpkin is hard to accept.

[@willmarinac5201]

10 Games Under .500 😮

[@mahomie3017]

You guys are waaaayyyyy too high on Podz. The Lauri trade would 100% be centered around Kuminga

[@AR-rn8ok]

Wigs and kuminga are similar players. Wigs just older.

[@tailyncaldwell5474]

Steph Buddy Wiggs Kuminga Green Podz 6th man (Back up PG)