Was Jayson Tatum snubbed by Steve Kerr in Team USA's Olympics opener?

Jayson Tatum recorded a DNP-CD during Team USA’s 110-84 win against Serbia at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday, July 28. Steve Kerr kept the Boston Celtics star on the bench despite him being fully healthy. Following the game, Kerr noted how he had some tough rotation decisions to make, and someone would be forced to miss out on a game-by-game basis.

Nevertheless, Tatum should likely have been on the court. He provides a two-way presence for Team USA and is one of the better playmakers on the roster. His size and skill would have given Kerr’s rotation a versatile presence to slide between multiple positions throughout the game.

On the latest episode of the “Celtics Chronicle” podcast, hosts Adam Taylor and Tim Sheils discuss whether Tatum’s snub was logical or whether there were other members of the roster who could have been sat in his place, especially as he’s entering the Olympics fresh off a championship run.

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