The danger of having a team full of stars is the need to sacrifice one of them, and the chosen one was Jayson Tatum. An absolute reference of a championship team like the Celtics has been undermined by Steve Kerr in the Paris 2024 Dream Team, sparking controversy from his closest circle.
When you are the best player of a championship team, it's inconceivable to attend a tournament with minimal protagonism or to be excluded from MVP discussions, not receiving the credit deserved for your performance and evolution. This has been the reality for Jayson Tatum in recent years, with his role in the Paris 2024 Olympics being the final straw. Steve Kerr chose to utilize him sparingly, benching a colossal player who cannot accept such a secondary role.
Free from injuries, as confirmed by his circle, which deems the nonexistent protagonism of Jayson Tatum "unacceptable," this situation could have consequences. It would be logical for him not to answer USA Basketball's call again, but it's also possible that, now with a ring in hand, he might decide to be more individualistic and strive to earn the respect of an NBA that has never valued him as he deserves, possibly due to his team-oriented vision of the game.
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