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Team USA overcame a 17-point deficit to defeat Serbia in the Olympic semifinals, though head coach Steve Kerr controversially benched Jayson Tatum for the entir

Brad Stevens Discusses Jayson Tatum's Lack of Minutes on Team USA, Jaylen Brown's Olympic Snub

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Memphis Grizzlies Guard Marcus Smart Shares Big Personal News

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Golden State Warriors and Team USA head coach Steve Kerr spoke on the Jayson Tatum situation

Steve Kerr Reveals Reason for Benching Jayson Tatum in USA-Serbia

Payton Pritchard thinks that being knocked down the pecking order on Team USA will motivate Jayson Tatum to come back to the NBA next year and want to prove his dominance even more, perhaps even to run it back and win another title with Boston. “Now you gotta show people again, because they doubting,” he says, “I’m looking forward to JT proving them wrong.”

Payton Pritchard on Jayson Tatum's Team USA benching: Now you gotta show people again, because they doubting

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Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck, shocker, wouldn't pick Steve Kerr for his Team USA coaching staff.

Celtics Owner Slams Steve Kerr, Team USA for Jayson Tatum Decision

Before a remarkable 32-15 4th quarter rally to beat Serbia, Team USA was lacking another facilitator to help unlock their offense. There was also a need for more length and defensive versatility. Jayson Tatum should've gotten the chance to be the elixir.

A Win is a Win, but Benching Jayson Tatum vs. Serbia a Stubborn Mistake

Grant Hill, the managing director of the USA Basketball Men’s National Team, divulged new details regarding Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown's Olympic snub and discussed the reigning NBA Finals MVP's future with Team USA.

Grant Hill Adds New Details to Jaylen Brown’s Olympic Snub, Future with Team USA

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Bob Cousy Harshly Criticizes Team USA Coach Steve Kerr for Olympic Usage of Jayson Tatum

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NBA legend and retired Boston Celtic Bob Cousy came to the defense of Jayson Tatum regarding his role with Team USA.

Bob Cousy Claims Team USA Coach Steve Kerr Has 'Bias' Against Boston Celtics

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The head coach chalked up the Boston Celtics star's lack of playing time to a numbers game involving the star-studded squad's roles and minutes.

Steve Kerr's 'Math Problem' Is Keeping Jayson Tatum on Team USA's Bench

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If there is any head honcho qualified to talk about starting a dynasty, it would be Steve Kerr. He did it with the Chicago Bulls and the Golden State Warriors have won four titles under him. The latter squad could have easily gone for six if not because of LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard. Joe […]
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Warriors’ Steve Kerr shares eye-opening claim on Celtics’ major challenge

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Steve Kerr benched Jayson Tatum for Team USA's 95-91 win over Serbia in the Olympics semi-final on Thursday. It was the second time the Boston Celtics star had received a DNP-CD during the tournament, with the first occurring during the opening group-stage game, also against Serbia. When speaking to the Boston Globe, Boston Celtics legend Bob Cousy pulled no punches in his assessment of Kerr's decision to bench one of the best players in the world. "When Kerr did it last week, he was in no danger of losing the game, but in this case, they got down by 17 points, and...

Bob Cousy's assessment of Jayson Tatum's benching proves Steve Kerr made a mistake

Boston Celtics fans aren't the only people confused and/or upset over Jayson Tatum's lack of consistent playing time for Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. One of the franchise's greatest players isn't happy about it, either. Hall of Fame point guard Bob Cousy -- a six-time champion...

Celtics legend calls out Kerr over Tatum's playing time at Olympics

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The US National Team needed a miracle comeback to avoid losing to the Serbian National Team in the 2024 Paris Olympics, and despite the fact that it was a win, many were left scratching their heads. Why, when it was clearly not a good night for several members of Team USA, did head coach Steve Kerr not play star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum?
For his part, Kerr had an answer. Maybe not a very good one, but an answer nonetheless. “It’s not what I’m not seeing from Jayson; it’s what I’ve seen from the other guys,” said Kerr via the...

Team USA coach Steve Kerr on why star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is getting benched in the Olympics

Amid the controversy over Team USA coach Steve Kerr benching Jayson Tatum, another harsh critic has emerged: Tatum’s mom.
Someone pls let me know is @jaytatum0 injured as he hasn’t received the PT ( playing time ) u would expect an All NBAplayer to get .— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) August 8, 2024
When pundit Dick Vitale asked via X if Tatum’s lack of playing time was due to an injury, he got a response from an authoritative source. Brandy Cole is an attorney who also happens to have given birth to the Boston Celtics’ All-NBA forward.
No he not. But if you find...

Jayson Tatum's mom questions Steve Kerr’s rotations

Golden State Warriors Draymond Green educates ESPN's Brian Windhorst on the upcoming Team USA matchup.

Draymond Green Schools Brian Windhorst

Steve Kerr is intimately familiar with the position the Celtics are in. In the 90s, he helped the Bulls complete the second three-peat of Michael Jordan's career, including burying the game-winning shot to clinch the 1997 NBA championship.

Steve Kerr Details Crucial Component to Celtics' Title Defense: 'That Really Matters'

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Kenyon Martin wasn't here for Steve Kerr benching a player the caliber of Jayson Tatum in Team USA's opener against Serbia.

Kenyon Martin Goes Off On Steve Kerr For Not Playing Jayson Tatum

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Less than a week after signing star Lauri Markkanen to a long-term contract extension, the Utah Jazz are still making moves to their roster. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Jazz have signed wing Svi Mykhailiuk to a four-year, $15 million contract. Mykhailiuk spent last season with the Boston...

Utah Jazz Are Reportedly Signing Boston Celtics Champion

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Payton Pritchard Defends Jaylen Brown Expressing Olympic Snub Frustration

Payton Pritchard recently joined Evan Turner and Andre Iguodala’s podcast, Point Forward, where the electric, championship guard discussed Jaylen Brown’s comments regarding Team USA and how...

Payton Pritchard Defends Jaylen Brown Expressing Olympic Snub Frustration

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