Celtics' Jaylen Brown Calls Out Grant Hill for 'Conspiracy Theory' Remark from Video

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown's dispute with Team USA is not over.

Brown called out Team USA managing director Grant Hill in a social media post on Sunday, saying it was "disappointing" that Hill implied he is a conspiracy theorist.

Brown previously appeared to call out Nike, insinuating the Team USA sponsor is the reason he is not on the men's Olympic basketball team. His comments came after Celtics teammate Derrick White was chosen as Kawhi Leonard's replacement.

Hill recently dismissed Brown's theory in an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show.

"I spoke to his agent. I don't know if that was before or after things went out on Twitter, but yeah, I think this idea that there's a conspiracy theory. I always love a good conspiracy theory, but it was really truly a basketball decision and these are tough decisions. But having gone through this with the FIBA competition, you want to find the right balance and the right pieces on the court that we needed," Hill said (3-minute mark).

Since Team USA selected White over Brown, the All-Star has been adamant in his belief that his comments about Nike played a factor in not being selected.

It's highly unlikely Brown's words played any factor in the decision. Several players on the Team USA roster are not represented by Nike, including stars Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid, who are the faces of competing brands in Under Armour and Sketchers, respectively.

White's selection very likely came down to the simple fact that Team USA needed someone who fit within the team ethos who is also satisfied not playing many minutes. It's unlikely White will be an integral part of coach Steve Kerr's rotation, especially after joining the team at a late juncture. While few would argue that Brown is a superior player, he's also the reigning NBA Finals MVP. It would be fair of him to expect significant playing time that he likely would not receive.

Egos matter when making these decisions. So do personalities. Brown's public comments on the matter arguably highlight why he wasn't chosen. Team USA wanted someone who would fit in, rather than fit out.

It's fair for Brown to feel slighted, but this prolonged back-and-forth and blaming of a shoe brand has not been his best look. That's especially the case when the underlying tone of his comments is that he's better than his own teammate. Even if that's the case, it's not something that's wise to put out into the ether and may be something White and Brown need to work out before next season.