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[Saba Sports News] Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was recently asked about Jayson Tatum’s limited playing time at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Initially, Brown deflected the question but then offered a straightforward response, as reported by Noa Dalzell.
“I don’t have any comments right now,” Brown said on NBC Sports Bay Area. “Jayson will be fine. Jayson Tatum will be fine.”
It was surprising that Tatum, fresh off an NBA Finals victory, didn’t see much action for Team USA, especially given his status as one of the league’s top players. Tatum didn’t play in the Semi-Final and only logged 11 minutes in the championship game. Despite this, Team USA won gold, led by LeBron James and Stephen Curry. Steve Kerr’s handling of Tatum drew criticism from some, but Brown chose not to criticize Kerr, mostly deflecting the question.
Tatum might feel disrespected by his Olympic playing time, potentially fueling his motivation for the upcoming NBA season. Brown, who wasn’t on the Team USA roster, also has something to prove after his strong postseason performance.
As Tatum and Brown aim to lead the Celtics to back-to-back championships in the 2024-25 season, they’ll face a tough challenge. However, with teammates like Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, and Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics have the potential to accomplish this rare feat.