Kerr says Tatum's minutes at Paris Olympics come down to a mathematical logjam

Steve Kerr gives questionable explanation for Jayson Tatum benching

Jayson Tatum played more minutes than most players in the NBA this season. However, the Celtics All-Star received his second DNP-CD of the Olympics on Thursday in a tight 95-91 USA win over Serbia. The decision brought Tatum’s treatment by USA coach Steve Kerr back into the forefront of discussion ahead of USA’s gold medal matchup against France as everyone from NBA players (Jordan Clarkson) to Tatum’s mother Brandy questioned why Kerr couldn’t …

Kerr says Tatum's minutes at Paris Olympics come down to a mathematical logjam

Jayson Tatum has not played in two of the five U.S. games at the Paris Olympics, held out of both matchups against Serbia.

NBA Legend Roasts Steve Kerr For Jayson Tatum Treatment

(Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)   Everyone is talking about Jayson Tatum and his lack of time on the court during the 2024 Paris Olympics. Team USA head coach Steve Kerr has repeatedly defended his choice to keep Tatum on the bench. The criticism of this approach became even louder when Tatum didn’t play a minute of the semifnal game against Serbia. NBA legend Bob Cousy had some choice words for Kerr, according to Ian Inangelo. Cousy said t…

Steve Kerr Blames 'Math Problem' For Lack Of Jayson Tatum Minutes

Sign In Boston Celtics fans were in an uproar when Jayson Tatum did not play a single minute for Team USA on Thursday, and Steve Kerr explained his rotation strategy. Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant led Team USA on a rally to beat Serbia in the semifinals and advance to the gold medal game of the Paris Olympics against France. Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton were the lone players to not play in the matchup…