Team USA had started Tatum’s NBA teammate in the first game of the Olympics
TEAM USA has surprisingly chosen to start Jayson Tatum in their Paris Olympics game against South Sudan on Wednesday.
The 2023-24 Boston Celtics champion didn’t play in the USA‘s blowout win over Serbia last weekend.
Team USA has decided to start NBA star Jayson Tatum in the squad’s game versus South Sudan on WednesdayCredit: REUTERS
ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins made sure to comment on the Tatum start before USA’s meeting with South SudanCredit: First Take
USA head coach Steve Kerr had promised Tatum would start in the squad’s second game of the OlympicsCredit: Getty
USA head coach Steve Kerr has elected to start Tatum over point guard Jrue Holiday in the team’s second game of the Paris Olympics.
The decision led ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins to warn the team on X.
“Statement Game today for Team USA… and I mean they better stand on business,” the former NBA center wrote.
Basketball fans, meanwhile, had mixed reactions to the news.
Some agreed with Kerr’s decision, with one writing, “Tatum will cook. Revenge game.”
Another said, “Tatum starting against South Sudan is all about matchups, they bullied us with their height last time so 6’8 Tatum starting makes sense.”
While others didn’t see eye-to-eye with Kerr, with one commenting, “I feel like Tatum is going to cause an L here.”
And a second added, “Kerr doesn’t make sense.”
Kerr promised Tatum would play in their game against South Sudan.
The Golden State Warriors coach also hinted he would have a different game plan than in their 110-84 victory over Serbia.
Kerr also placed Anthony Davis into the starting lineup over Joel Embiid.
Team USA‘s lineup changes come after previously winning by just one in their exhibition matchup versus South Sedan in London.
The U.S. was a 43.5-point favorite in that game.
This time, Team USA dominated South Sudan, securing a 103-86 win in Group C pool play.
Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo led the way with 18 points while Kevin Durant, LeBron, Anthony, Devin Booker, and Derrick White also finished in double figures in scoring.
How to watch the Olympics in the US
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue.
While you may feel very far from the 2024 Paris Olympics, you can stay up-to-date with all of the action right from the comfort of your sofa.
You can watch on:
Peacock
Sling
Hulu
Fubo
Or if you’re not able to watch, you can follow along with The Sun’s live blog for the latest updates from France.
Tatum finished with four points, five rebounds, two assists, and one block.
Joel Embiid was the only American to not play versus South Sudan.
Team USA will advance to the knockout stage of the Olympic men’s basketball tournament.
News
WNBA – Shaquille O’Neal’s unrealistic request for Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark: “We just have to…
The debate is raging in the WNBA about Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, although the latter has probably just put an end to it with her latest…
NBA – Main reason behind Klay Thompson’s departure from Warriors revealed: “He had to…
After spending his career with the Warriors, Klay Thompson will be relaunching with the Mavericks starting next season. A place where he hopes to win the title,…
JO 2024 – Shaquille O’Neal merciless on France and the rest of the world: “I don’t think that…
After wearing his colours on several occasions, Shaquille O’Neal logically did not escape Team USA’s coronation at the Paris Olympic Games this summer. However, he went against…
NBA – Before the restart, fans are outraged about Wembanyama: “It’s unfair if he…
After a successful rookie season, Victor Wembanyama has bigger ambitions for the next one. But while he is already cited as the favorite for a new trophy,…
Udonis Haslem Has a Race Related Reason for Accepting LeBron and Bronny James’ Lakers Team-Up
The Los Angeles Lakers drafting Bronny James has been a hot topic of discussion for the past few months. The mainstream media has covered almost every aspect…
Teenage Mother Savannah James Reminisces Past to Offer Candid Advice on Managing Love Life
“He is truly a king to his queen, if you will.” That is what Savannah James had to say about her husband, the King. Now, the making of a legend…
End of content
No more pages to load