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 through the Paris Olympic Video games.
Steve Kerr Prepared For Boston
Steve Kerr obtained plenty of criticism out of Boston this summer season, with the crew USA head coach opting to bench Jayson Tatum through 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 will probably be nothing he can’t deal with.
“I believe they’re going to be throughout me. [laughs] That’s nice.
“Jayson dealt with issues so nicely. Then clearly it turned a media topic, however he couldn’t have dealt with it higher. Tyrese [Haliburton], similar factor. Each sport was completely different. And we talked about that from the primary evening – 12 superstars and possibly solely 9 can play constant minutes.”
Kerr selected to bench Tatum for almost all of the Olympic Video games this summer season, 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 on account of his potential, quite the opposite gamers outshining him through 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 sport. 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 certain 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 pleasing 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 completely different in that it’s a five-week dash.”
Kerr additionally spoke about LeBron James this week, thanking the Lakers legend for his work through the Olympic Video games the place he highlighted his professionalism as soon as once more.
“You’re teaching guys that you simply’ve been teaching in opposition to. I Liked attending to know these guys,” Kerr stated. LeBron was so unimaginable, jut in his preparation. Engagement in each follow and each assembly, he was superb.”
Group USA secured one more gold medal in Paris this summer season, marking their fifth consecutive title as they proceed their spectacular run with the ‘dream crew’.
