Golden State Warriors and crew USA head coach Steve Kerr is anticipating a frosty reception when the Warriors go to Boston this season, after he benched Jayson Tatum in the course of the Paris Olympic Video games.
Steve Kerr Prepared For Boston
Steve Kerr acquired numerous criticism out of Boston this summer time, with the crew USA head coach opting to bench Jayson Tatum in the course of the Olympic Video games in favour of different stars.
Talking this week about visiting Boston with the Warriors this season, Kerr stated that he’s anticipating a frosty environment however insisted that it is going to be nothing he can’t deal with.
“I believe they’re going to be throughout me. [laughs] That’s wonderful.
“Jayson dealt with issues so properly. Then clearly it turned a media topic, however he couldn’t have dealt with it higher. Tyrese [Haliburton], similar factor. Each recreation was totally different. And we talked about that from the primary evening – 12 superstars and doubtless solely 9 can play constant minutes.”
Kerr selected to bench Tatum for almost all of the Olympic Video games this summer time, regardless of the Celtics star main his crew to a championship simply months earlier than.
Through the Olympics, Kerr defined that he wasn’t benching Tatum as a result of his skill, moderately the opposite gamers outshining him in the course of the video games.
Jayson Tatum is main the NBA in playoff factors, threes, free throws and wins within the 2020s.
Steve Kerr is giving him 0 minutes in an elimination recreation. pic.twitter.com/khOtGy6v3o
— StatMuse (@statmuse) August 8, 2024
Boston face off with Golden State at TD Backyard on the sixth of November and Kerr is bound to obtain abuse from the loyal Celtics followers when the Warriors go to.
Kerr Recognises LeBron For Dedication
When requested if successful the Olympic Video games was as pleasant as successful an NBA championship, Kerr acknowledged how good his time was in Paris regardless of being transient.
“It’s equally as gratifying. However completely totally different in that it’s a five-week dash.”
Kerr additionally spoke about LeBron James this week, thanking the Lakers legend for his work in the course of the Olympic Video games the place he highlighted his professionalism as soon as once more.
“You’re teaching guys that you just’ve been teaching in opposition to. I Cherished attending to know these guys,” Kerr stated. LeBron was so unimaginable, jut in his preparation. Engagement in each observe and each assembly, he was wonderful.”
Group USA secured one more gold medal in Paris this summer time, marking their fifth consecutive title as they proceed their spectacular run with the ‘dream crew’.