Did Steve Kerr disrespect Jayson Tatum by benching him?

Steve Kerr has been facing significant criticism over his decision to bench Boston Celtics‘ star Jayson Tatum in the opening game of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Tatum sat on the bench for the entirety of Team USA’s 100-84 victory against Serbia on Sunday, July 28. Derrick White and Jrue Holiday both had considerable playing time during the contest.

Kerr’s decision to bench Tatum was highly questionable, as he had decided to run a three-guard lineup with Devin Booker starting as the small forward. Tatum was likely the better option for that role due to his diverse skillset and experience in international basketball.

In the latest video by “Chat Sports,” the host dissects Kerr’s decision to sit as a top-10 player in the world, before questioning whether the Celtics have some additional motivation heading into the new NBA season.

You can watch the full discussion by clicking on the embedded video above.

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