Jalen Brunson subtly brushes off being snubbed on Team USA Basketball roster for Paris Olympics

Jalen Brunson's reaction to being left off Team USA Basketball's roster for the Paris Olympics can be viewed as a sign of his maturity and professionalism.

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While being snubbed from the roster can be disappointing for any player

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By choosing to brush off the snub, Brunson shows that he understands the complexities involved in selecting players for an Olympic team.

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