Former NBA star Carmelo Anthony has come to the defense of Jayson Tatum, criticizing the way his role with Team USA was handled during the 2024 Paris Olympics. Anthony believes that Tatum deserves more playing time and better communication regarding his role on the team.
As Tweeted by ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints), Anthony stated,
“There was no communication… He got one of the greatest resumes in the last 5 years. What he went through, I want everybody to see that. The whole world knew he was pissed, but he was resilient.”
“There was no communication… He got one of the greatest resumes in the last 5 years. What he went through, I want everybody to see that. The whole world knew he was pissed, but he was resilient.”
Carmelo Anthony on Jayson Tatum with Team USA 👀pic.twitter.com/wkSd01ILhs
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 17, 2024
Anthony’s comments highlight his belief that Tatum was treated unfairly and that his contributions to the team were not fully appreciated.
Jayson Tatum’s Olympic Journey
Jayson Tatum, fresh off winning his first NBA championship with the Boston Celtics, joined Team USA for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Despite his impressive resume, Tatum found himself in a challenging situation. He played the second-fewest minutes on the team and was benched for two of the six games in the tournament. This unexpected turn of events left Tatum frustrated, but he remained resilient throughout the competition.
Carmelo Anthony’s Perspective
Carmelo Anthony, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, shared his insights on Tatum’s situation during an episode of his podcast, “7PM in Brooklyn.” Anthony expressed his disappointment with how the coaching staff handled Tatum’s role, stating, “There was no communication… He got one of the greatest resumes in the last 5 years. What he went through, I want everybody to see that. The whole world knew he was pissed, but he was resilient”
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