Team USA Basketball Men’s National Team managing director Grant Hill was asked about NYK’s Jalen Brunson on a conference call. Hill understandably said he wanted to focus on players who are on roster. On Brunson, he said “the season he’s having is just magical, it’s impressive. He almost has played himself into that MVP conversation if you will. He’s been a great member of our program – not just last year on the Men’s National team but with the grassroots and the Under-17s and so on and so forth. “I wanted to acknowledge that,” Hill added. “I think it’s important for me to really honor and celebrate the 12 that are on the team and not get caught up in why this person or that person. I will say this, just in general. There were some really difficult decisions that were to be made. You have players who are incredible, players who have helped us in years past. Helped us win gold medals. You have players who are having current seasons that are just off the charts. The job was putting together a team, and a team that we felt and ultimately, I felt, the pieces fit. This is not an indictment on anyone else. There were some great great players and we’re so grateful that they were interested and they were willing to be a part of this. You wish you could’ve had three or four more (spots) because there are so many incredibly talented players and incredibly talented people. That was tough. It was tough having to say no to certain people who I respect and admire. Certainly he was one of them. And there’s plenty of others who sadly and unfortunately we had to say no to. But with that said, we’re really excited about our group. And excited about the pieces, the style, the skill-set, the personalities, and we look forward to the challenge ahead.”
@IanBegley Well said but the real question is why they continue to have way too many older players. That’s a mistake that will end usa dominance. Especially hairlines😂
@IanBegley But selected Haliburton? Make it make sense.
unpopular opinion for Knicks fans incoming: Hali is a better fit for team USA basketball -Hali plays faster and is pass first -Brunson's game doesn't translate as well to euro rules -Brunson is ball dominate player which works for Knicks not a team of superstars -Brunson is undersized and easier to target on D
@IanBegley Hali over Brunson is a crime. Idc how you slice it.
@IanBegley Hali doesn’t deserve to be in the same room as Brunson at this point. This is just disrespectful. Brunson has been literally better than everyone at that team. 🖕 Grant Hill
@IanBegley Jrue over Jalen was egregious and Grant can’t convince anyone otherwise
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