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Jaylen Brown's exclusion raises eyebrows while Derrick White steps in for Kawhi Leonard.
- Jaylen Brown, NBA Finals MVP, was left off Team USA's roster, leading to public and media backlash.
- Derrick White was chosen to replace Kawhi Leonard, who withdrew due to knee concerns.
- LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Joel Embiid are among the star-studded lineup aiming for gold in Paris.
- Team USA won their first exhibition game against Canada, showcasing strengths and areas for improvement.
- Former President Barack Obama inspired the team with a motivational speech during USA Basketball's 50th anniversary celebration.
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- United States national basketball team Basketball team
- Stephen Curry American basketball point guard
- Jaylen Brown American basketball shooting guard
- Barack Obama 44th U.S. President
- Derrick White American basketball guard
- Kawhi Leonard American basketball player
- LeBron James American basketball power forward
- Paris Capital of France
- Joel Embiid Cameroonian-American basketball player
- Canada Country in North America
- NBA League
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