Jayson Tatum, the star player of the Boston Celtics, impressed everyone with his consistently dominant performance during the 2023-24 NBA season. The Celtics star, who recently opened up about his experience at Team USA, led his team to clinch their 18th franchise championship. However, he was unlucky when representing his country at the international competition.
Despite Team USA’s victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Tatum’s contribution to the success was minimal. Nevertheless, a former NFL player supported Tatum, who faced criticism after the Olympics.
Tom Brady, widely regarded as the greatest quarterback of all time, took to Instagram to express that Tatum deserves more recognition for his efforts in ensuring the team’s overall success. The squad remained undefeated and won the gold medal.
“A true professional! A true champion! And a great O teammate! We should celebrate people who care more about the team’s success than individual success! There are so many people involved in every organization who don’t always play a “starting” role but play a huge role in the success of the team. I have more respect for Jayson Tatum now more than ever! Now, this is what we should be teaching our kids.” Brady commented on Instagram.
Brady believes that Tatum was focused on the team’s success rather than pursuing individual accolades and that this dedication contributed to the team’s overall success. However, the Celtics star was benched for most of the games during the Olympics, which led to heavy criticism of the coach.
Jayson Tatum’s performances In The 2024 Paris Olympics
Tatum was more dominant in the recent NBA season, but he did not play in most of Team USA’s games in the Olympics. Coach Steve Kerr received criticism from NBA analysts, players, and fans for his decision to bench Tatum in multiple games. In response to the criticism, Kerr mentioned that he can’t play all the players continuously.
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Tatum’s performance in the 2024 Olympics was not impressive as he struggled to find his scoring rhythm. The 26-year-old averaged 5.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.0 steals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Brady’s remark concerning Tatum may draw the attention of other NBA players and the Celtics’ standout player. It will be intriguing to observe how they respond.
