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USA basketball coach Steve Kerr has opened up on his decision to leave Jayson Tatum out of the team’s Olympic Games opener. Boston Celtics star Tatum, 26, did not enter the court during the USA’s 110-84 win over Serbia on Sunday. Tatum won his first NBA title with the Celtics last season and ranks among […]

‘I felt like an idiot,’ admits Steve Kerr as Team USA basketball coach opens up on controversial Jayson Tatum snub

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Even though Team USA features nothing but the creme of the crop in the NBA, there are still levels to everything. More than that, every single player has to embrace a different role when they play for Team USA, knowing that they might not get to be ‘the man’ like they are on their teams.

Steve Kerr Reveals How Jayson Tatum Reacted To Not Playing Sunday

Golden State Warriors On SI

Golden State Warriors and USA Basketball head coach Steve Kerr benched Jayson Tatum

Steve Kerr's Honest Statement on Benching Jayson Tatum in USA vs. Serbia

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Team USA did not need Jayson Tatum on Sunday afternoon. Granted, any combination of stars in the rotation for Steve Kerr probably would have found a way to work

Steve Kerr Gives Self-Deprecating Answer About Sitting Jayson Tatum

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

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The Big Lead

The NBA All-Stars did not play a single second in the United States' Paris Olympics opener.

Steve Kerr Left Two NBA All-Stars on Team USA’s Bench Against Serbia

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

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Tatum has yet to see the floor at the Olympics.

Jayson Tatum Gets Roasted After Controversial Steve Kerr Decision at 2024 Summer Olympics

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Jayson Tatum did not play at all in Team USA’s first official game of the Summer Olympics on Sunday, but the Boston Celtics star will soon get his chance to contribute. Head coach Steve Kerr told reporters on Monday that Tatum will play when Team USA takes on South Sudan on Wednesday. Kerr said Tatum...
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Steve Kerr answers whether Jayson Tatum will play against South Sudan

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Kerr knows exactly what he’s doing despite what a bunch of armchair coaches on social media think.

Steve Kerr Is Not An Idiot

The United States men’s basketball team claimed victory in its first game of the 2024 Paris Olympics, taking down Nikola Jokić and Serbia with a dominant 110-84 final score. The U.S. squad is absolutely stacked with superstar talent. As a result, some players found themselves riding the bench in ...

Steve Kerr Announces Decision on Jayson Tatum After Benching Him Against Serbia

Hoops Rumors

Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, an All-NBA first-teamer for each of the past three seasons, was a surprise DNP-CD in Team USA’s pool-play victory over Serbia on Sunday, joining Tyrese Haliburton as the only two players on the 12-man roster who didn’t see the court. Keeping Tatum on the...

Steve Kerr: Jayson Tatum will play Wednesday for Team USA

Steve Kerr left fans surprised with one decision he made in Team USA’s first official game of the Summer Olympics, and the coach’s explanation will not do much to clear things up. Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum did not play at all in Team USA’s 110-84 win over Serbia on Sunday. That was quite the...
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Steve Kerr shares why Jayson Tatum rode the bench in Team USA’s first game

Other than Kevin Durant's masterful performance coming off the bench, the biggest story to come out of Team USA's win over Serbia on Sunday was the fact that Jayson Tatum didn't play a single second. You weren't alone if you thought maybe Tatum had a little injury pop up. A...

Steve Kerr 'felt like an idiot' for benching Jayson Tatum, but the decision could be wise as USA goes for gold

Sporting News

Former NBA champion and current NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins criticized Team USA coach Steve Kerr over not playing Jayson Tatum against Serbia.

NBA champion bashes Steve Kerr over Jayson Tatum's playing time

Yardbarker

Team USA won its opening game in the 2024 Olympics against Serbia 110-84 on Sunday. LeBron James and Kevin Durant were the best players on the floor. Head coach Steve Kerr kept a 10-man rotation throughout the contest. He utilized a three-guard rotation in his starting lineup while also bringing Derrick White and Anthony Edwards off the bench. As such, Devin Booker started as a small forward. Due to Kerr's decision to run a three-guard rotation, Jayson Tatum found himself glued to the bench. He registered what could possibly be the first "did not play, coaches decision" of his life. Kerr has...

Former Celtics C calls out Steve Kerr for benching Jayson Tatum

Team USA had a decisive win in their opening Olympics game against Serbia on Sunday, no thanks to Jayson Tatum. The team's head coach, Steve Kerr, left Tatum on the bench for the entirety of the game, and was asked about his surprising decision after the team's blowout win. “[Jayson...

Steve Kerr Says He ‘Felt Like an Idiot’ for Not Playing Jayson Tatum in Team USA’s Win Over Serbia

Steve Kerr was honest with the press about Jayson Tatum' playing time after Team USA's win against Serbia in the Olympics.

Steve Kerr makes brutally honest admission on Jayson Tatum’s playing time

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SportsLine's Bruce Marshall reveals his Olympics men's basketball picks for Serbia vs. United States on Sunday

Team USA vs. Serbia odds, time: 2024 Paris Olympics men's basketball picks, predictions from proven expert

Jayson Tatum did not play a second in Team USA’s 110-84 win over Serbia earlier today. This shocked everyone. Tatum is coming off an incredible 2023-24 NBA season, which culminated in his Boston Celtics winning the NBA Finals in June. While Team USA is loaded with talent, nobody could have seen Tatum getting benched in their opening game in Paris.

Jayson Tatum Shockingly Benched in 26 Point Win

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Steve Kerr 'felt like an idiot' for benching Jayson Tatum, but his explanation is just cover for a harsh truth

Other than Kevin Durant's masterful performance coming off the bench, the biggest story to come out of Team USA's win over Serbia on Sunday was the...

Steve Kerr 'felt like an idiot' for benching Jayson Tatum, but his explanation is just cover for a harsh truth

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