Steve Kerr says he felt like an 'idiot' not playing Jayson Tatum in Team USA opener
United States' forward Jayson Tatum throws the ball to score during an exhibition basketball game between the United States and Germany at the O2 Arena in London, Monday, July 22, 2024. Jayson Tatum is one of the NBA’s best players and helped lead the Boston Celtics to the NBA championship in June, but he did not play a single minute in Team USA’s first game against Serbia in the Paris Olympics.“It’s tough but Jayson handled it really well.
Durant, who had not played 5-on-5 since April due to a calf injury, came off the bench in Team USA’s 110-84 victory over Nikola Jokic and Serbia and was brilliant in shooting 8-of-9 for 23 points, including 5-of-5 from deep.“That’s enough for me to just kind of lean on those times. You know, that’s what I thought about as I was coming in, just staying ready mentally, staying focused on what the game plan is. And when I come in, don’t make the game about myself. Try to add to the team.
“I told Coach , whatever he needs from me, I’m willing to do anything and adapt to anything. So it’s always been fun trying to figure out new roles and just adapt to whatever the game tells you to do.”South Sudan pushed the U.S. to the brink before losing, 101-100 thanks to a driving layup by LeBron James, in an exhibition earlier this month in London. The country then beat Puerto Rico on Sunday for its first ever win in Olympic competition and just the second by an African team.
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