Golden State Warriors and Team USA head coach Steve Kerr was again asked about Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr received a lot of criticism for his handling of Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Playing Tatum the second-fewest minutes on the team, including two DNPs, Kerr opted for other options in his rotation.on July 28 after benching Tatum for the entirety of Team USA’s win over Serbia in the Olympic opener. "That was for tonight. He handled it well. He’ll make his mark.
Kerr would ultimately have to answer several more questions about his handling of Tatum at the Olympics, often giving similar remarks about lineup combinations and the All-NBA forward handling the decision like a professional.Asked specifically about Tatum and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, who played even less than the Celtics star, Kerr told Aschburner, “Those guys were all great. Jayson handled things so well.
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Kerr added, “And we talked about that from the first night – 12 superstars and probably only nine can play consistent minutes. They handled themselves really professionally and pulled for each other. I couldn’t be prouder of them all.”Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.
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