Jayson Tatum Sits Out Team USA's Olympic Debut Against Serbia

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Coach Steve Kerr explained that he chose certain lineups and could only play ten players in a game.
Jayson Tatum did not play in Team USA's Olympic debut against Serbia on July 29, 2024.
Team USA won the game with key performances from Kevin Durant and LeBron James.
Jayson Tatum Sits Out Team USA's Olympic Debut Against Serbia

In the USA's victory against Serbia on July 29, 2024, in the men's 5x5 basketball Group C opener for both teams at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum did not play. Team USA coach Steve Kerr explained that it was difficult to play more than ten players in a game and chose certain lineups. This decision drew attention as Tatum had recently won an NBA title and received an All-NBA selection in 2023-24. The team went on to defeat Nikola Jokic and Serbia in their 2024 Olympic debut, with key performances from Kevin Durant and LeBron James. While Tatum's absence was a talking point, the coach emphasized that he is an incredibly professional player and will be ready for the next game. The team tips off against South Sudan in group play on July 31 at 3 p.m. ET.



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    • Jayson Tatum did not play in the USA's victory against Serbia on July 29, 2024
    • Steve Kerr made the decision not to include Tatum in the rotation.
    • Tatum averaged 17.8 minutes per game and scored 6.4 points per game during exhibition games.
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  • Unique Points
    • Jayson Tatum did not play in the USA’s victory against Serbia on July 29, 2024
    • Steve Kerr explained that it was difficult to play more than ten players in a game and chose certain lineups
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    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
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  • Unique Points
    • Jayson Tatum didn’t play in Team USA’s Olympics opener against Serbia.
    • Coach Steve Kerr made the decision not to include Tatum in the rotation.
  • Accuracy
    • Tatum averaged 17.8 minutes per game and scored 6.4 points per game during exhibition games.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
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  • Unique Points
    • Jayson Tatum did not play against Serbia in the Olympics
    • Steve Kerr explained Tatum's absence was due to Durant's return and rotations for the Olympics
  • Accuracy
    • ]Jayson Tatum did not play in the USA's victory against Serbia on July 29, 2024[
    • Steve Kerr made the decision not to include Tatum in the rotation.
    • Tatum averaged 17.8 minutes per game and scored 6.4 points per game during exhibition games.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication

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  • Unique Points
    • Jayson Tatum did not play in Team USA's game against Serbia
  • Accuracy
    • ]Team USA won against Serbia in a basketball game[
    • Jayson Tatum did not play in Team USA’s game against Serbia
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication