NBA champion Jayson Tatum isn’t letting bench minutes dampen his Team USA pride! 🏅 The Boston Celtics star opened up about his unexpected limited playtime during the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he scored just 2 points in 11 minutes during the gold-medal final against France. Despite earning his first Olympic gold, Tatum appeared in only four of six games and sat out the semifinals.
‘It was a tough personal experience on the court,’ Tatum admitted. But when asked about representing Team USA again at the 2028 Games, he added: ‘I’m not going to make any decision off emotions.’ 🤔
From MVP to Bench Role?
Fans raised eyebrows 👀 after Tatum – fresh off leading the Celtics to a 2024 NBA championship – wasn’t given more court time in Paris. Still, the 26-year-old emphasized his focus on team success: ‘This experience won’t define my commitment to representing my country.’
Looking Ahead: 2028 in Sight?
While Tatum says he’ll ‘think about’ joining future Olympic rosters, his remarks suggest Team USA’s youngest fans might still see him balling in Los Angeles four years from now. 🏟️👀
