Team USA's gold medal win at the Paris Olympics was marred by disappointment among Boston Celtics players Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Al Horford publicly voiced his frustration over the limited playing time for Tatum and Brown's exclusion from the roster, especially after their championship success in the NBA.

Despite stellar performances, including Brown's Finals MVP, his exclusion was a surprise, and fans expressed their outrage when Tatum played sparingly. Coach Steve Kerr acknowledged his mistake in not utilizing Tatum more, reflecting the overall discontent stemming from the situation.