A Jayson Tatum Links Run

Let’s see where this conversation has gone

The controversy over Steve Kerr benching Jayson Tatum continues, so we thought we’d do a links run. The most interesting things here are the sniping by Stephen A. Smith, followed by the sniping at Stephen A. Smith by Doug Gottlieb, criticism by Sir Charles and an interesting take by Austin Rivers.

Our take is that Kerr is the coach, he’s got a sold track record as a coach and he also has the experience of playing for Phil Jackson when he had to deal with the egos of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman. Compared to Rodman, dealing with Tatum is bound to be a breeze. We should also point out that while many have expressed outrage over Tatum being benched, as Kerr pointed out, and Rivers echoed, Tatum was entirely professional and supportive.

And by the way, Kerr also says that Tatum will play against South Sudan. But for now, the furor goes on.

• Stephen A. Smith Unleashes Fiery Rant About Jayson Tatum’s Olympics Benching
• “We could use another champ” - Dwight Howard attempts to recruit Jayson Tatum to new league following Team USA DNP
• Stephen A. Smith Goes Off After Jayson Tatum Played 0 Minutes In Team USA’s Paris 2024 Opener
• Was Steve Kerr wise for benching Jayson Tatum against Serbia?
• Austin Rivers Calls Out ‘Corny’ Takes On Jayson Tatum And Tyrese Haliburton’s 0 Minutes Against Serbia
• Dwight Howard makes wild offer to Celtics’ Jayson Tatum
• Charles Barkley Reacts to Steve Kerr Benching Jayson Tatum, Reveals Michael Jordan-Led Dream Team’s Strategy
• Is Steve Kerr planning to bench LeBron James for Jayson Tatum? Debunking viral rumor
• Hour 1 - Steve Kerr Disrespected Jayson Tatum
• Doug Gottlieb calls Stephen A. Smith a ‘scrub’ while defending Steve Kerr not playing Jayson Tatum
• USA Basketball coach Steve Kerr makes dramatic U-turn on Jayson Tatum at Olympics
• Colin Cowherd Questions Celtics’ Jayson Tatum’s Team USA Role
• Jayson Tatum Didn’t Play vs Serbia & Celtics Fan Brockman Wasn’t Having It
• Brian Windhorst Reveals Why Steve Kerr Benched Jayson Tatum