Jayson Tatum may need been disillusioned about what occurred Sunday in France, however he apparently was not blindsided.
Crew USA offered a stunner in its Paris Olympics opener when Jayson Tatum did not play a single minute towards Serbia. Tatum, who’s contemporary off an NBA championship and not too long ago grew to become the league’s highest-paid participant, was one in all two gamers not utilized by head coach Steve Kerr within the convincing win over Nikola Jokic and firm.
Kerr admitted he “felt like an fool” not enjoying Tatum within the People’ first contest within the group stage. However because the Golden State Warriors coach revealed to the Boston Celtics star earlier than tipoff, there have been a number of goals he wished to get to Sunday,
“Yeah, it is robust, however Jayson dealt with it rather well,” Kerr advised ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, per a “SportsCenter” video. “I talked to him in the present day earlier than the sport that it could play out this manner — with Kevin (Durant) coming again and the lineups I wished to get to. However that may change. Jayson’s gonna play. Each sport’s gonna be completely different based mostly on matchups.”
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In a separate media availability, Kerr ensured Tatum nonetheless will “make his mark” on these Olympic Video games regardless of not enjoying in Crew USA’s opener. So, the five-time All-Star figures to see enjoying time Wednesday when the People play their subsequent group-stage sport towards South Sudan.
