Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown wasn't selected to suit up for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics this past summer. Still, Brown revealed he doesn't plan to join Nike to boost his chances of representing the United States at the 2028 Olympics and beyond.

In 2028, if I have to sign to Nike to increase my likelihood of playing USA basketball, I’ll pass. I think the essence—you see it in our grassroots—kids, instead of

It looks like Team USA will be one superstar short in 2028 when they try to defend their Olympic title on home soil after Jaylen Brown ruled himself out of the tournament due to his conflict with USA Basketball's longtime sponsor.