Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is finally addressing why he kept Jayson Tatum on the bench during the 2024 Paris Olympics — and his explanation is simple: positioning.
“We had LeBron James and Kevin Durant ahead of him,” Kerr said. “They’re two of the greatest players of all time. Jayson happened to be playing the same position as them.”
Kerr argued that team construction, not talent, dictated his rotations. He needed on-ball defenders and facilitators to make Steph Curry, LeBron, and Durant better — roles better suited for Derrick White and Jrue Holiday, both also Celtics.
“Ironically, the guys I played ahead of him were also Boston Celtics,” Kerr noted. “If I had just said, ‘I’m going to play the best five guys,’ then yeah, Jayson’s probably out there.”
Tatum reportedly took the benching hard but remained professional throughout the tournament.
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