Jaylen Brown, a prominent member of the Boston Celtics, recently expressed his disappointment over Jayson Tatum’s lack of playing time during the 2024 Olympics. In a tweet shared by The NBACentel, Brown revealed that Tatum had confided in him about his regrets regarding the decision to participate in the games.
Tatum, a rising star in the NBA and a key player for the Celtics, was expected to play a significant role for the United States men’s basketball team in Paris. However, the team’s coaching staff opted to limit Tatum’s minutes, leading to speculation and criticism.
Jayson Tatum’s Limited Playing Time
Jayson Tatum, a key player for the Boston Celtics, found himself in an unexpected situation during the Olympics. Despite being one of the NBA’s top talents, Tatum received limited playing time under Team USA’s head coach, Steve Kerr. Tatum did not play at all in the Semi-Final game and saw only 11 minutes of action in the championship game. This decision by Kerr drew criticism from various quarters, with many questioning the strategy behind benching such a prominent player.
Jaylen Brown’s Perspective
Jaylen Brown, who was not part of the Team USA roster, was asked about Tatum’s situation during an interview. Initially, Brown was reluctant to comment, stating, “I don’t have any comments right now. Jayson will be fine”. However, his later remarks, as highlighted in the NBACentel tweet, revealed a more personal side of the story. Brown’s comment about Tatum feeling that he wasted his summer in Paris indicates the frustration and disappointment Tatum might have felt due to his limited role.
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