KAWHI LEONARD CONTROVERSY 😳 Did Team USA make the right choice with Derrick White ❓❔ | First Take
The First Take crew talks about the latest with Team USA heading into the 2024 Paris Olympics, including a win over Canada and Derrick White replacing Kawhi Leonard instead of Jaylen Brown.
0:00 Team USA’s win vs. Canada
1:57 White replaces Leonard
6:30 A major snub?
9:00 Kawhi’s original decision to play in the Olympics
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Donkić? Seriously?
Let’s be honest, they didn’t pick Jaylen Brown for the same reason they didn’t pick Kyrie. Guys that make political statements that are against America’s agenda will not be picked. It’s that simple.
I like the pick. Derick White was picked because he is one of the best complimentary players ever. He doesn’t need to score a lot. They don’t need scorers, they need players that compliment the others and no one does that better than Derrick White. Is jaylen brown a better player, without a doubt, but that’s not what they were looking for. Either way jaylen brown wouldn’t have been bad either.
JB lost his ring during a parade then found it later. D White lost his tooth then win a Ring after
The Jason Brown hate is diabolical!!
OMG who cares. Personally I think DW is a better fit and a better ball handler.
Nike doesn’t want their slave playing in the Olympics. Period. End of discussion.
Kawhi does more to wreck teams off the court than he ever did on the court.
Kawhi 2.0 is diabolical
Kawhi just showed for the pics and custom jersey
I admit I don’t follow NBA/WNBA that closely.
And I could be mistaken here.
Everything they are saying about Leonard applies to Chelsea Gray being selected to the Women’s Olympic team.
From what I have read she hasn’t played a game for her WNBA team, the Aces, in over one year and a half!
Jaylen is a MUSLIM that’s why simple as that!
What is controversy about it
What Jalen rose said about grant in the fab 5 documentary is true..Jaylen keep fighting the establishment..respect bro
4 celtics players and pingus cant be included because hes not american, and youre telling me boston doesnt have a super team?
This is next level.
Don’t rely on Kawhi
Should have been jaylen brown or jalen Suggs. and it’s even more risky because AD can possibly not even play further into tournament.
This lady knows her stuff….shes spitting 🔥. Needs to have a radio show. Jaylen Brown is getting slighted for marketing opportunities, etc because he doesnt know how to play the game within the game (MJ once talked about it)
Exactly wat she said 🤦🏿♂️ y nt put him he won MVP in finals