NBA broadcaster Charles Barkley called out Steve Kerr for how he handled Jayson Tatum at the Olympics.
While Team USA's men's basketball team did win the gold medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, the journey didn't come without drama. One of the main storylines from the Games was head coach Steve Kerr's handling of Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum.More news: Kendrick Perkins Calls LeBron James the GOAT Over Michael Jordan After 2024 OlympicsIn two separate incidents, Kerr benched the five-time All-Star.
'Kerr has admitted that finding enough minutes for all the talent on Team USA was the biggest challenge for him. However, benching Tatum, who many consider a top-five player in the NBA, was a controversial choice.'The hardest part of this job is you're sitting at least a couple of guys who are world-class, some of the very best players on Earth,' Kerr added. 'On one hand, it makes no sense at all.
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