“Gave him courtside seats” – Jayson Tatum gets ZERO minutes in blowout game against Serbia at Paris Olympics, fans shocked 

Team USA's win was never in doubt, and the benching of Jayson Tatum did not impact the outcome.

“Gave him courtside seats” – Jayson Tatum gets ZERO minutes in blowout game against Serbia at Paris Olympics, fans shocked 

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Team USA’s men’s basketball team began their gold medal defense with a convincing 110-84 win over Serbia, led by Kevin Durant’s impressive debut and LeBron James‘ dominant performance. Despite the expected victory, the surprise of the game was Jayson Tatum’s zero playing time. 

The Boston Celtics superstar, fresh off his best season and first NBA title, did not see a single minute of action. Theories began to swirl about Tatum’s benching, including a possible illness, but he confirmed after the game that he was feeling fine. 

However, Coach Steve Kerr simply chose to go with a different lineup, a decision that raised eyebrows given Tatum’s recent form.

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Team USA’s win was never in doubt, and the benching of Jayson Tatum did not impact the outcome. However, it will be interesting to see if JT’s role changes in future games.

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Fans react to Coach Kerr’s surprising decision to bench Jayson Tatum 

The basketball world was left stunned by Steve Kerr’s decision to bench Jayson Tatum in Team USA’s Olympic opener against Serbia. The move was unexpected, given Tatum’s impressive performance in the NBA playoffs, where he led the Celtics in points, rebounds, and assists.

Social media was abuzz with reactions to Kerr’s decision, with many expressing their surprise and confusion.  Here are some of the reactions:

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Despite the victory, Kerr’s choice to sit Tatum has raised questions about his lineup decisions and how he plans to utilize his talented roster throughout the Olympics. Only time will tell if Tatum’s benching was a one-time move or a sign of things to come.

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