Jayson Tatum blames missed Olympic shots on rhythm

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum explained that his struggles with jump shots during the Olympics were partly due to being in an unusual rhythm.

He noted that during his time with Team USA, he didn’t make a single jump shot, which he attributed to the unpredictability of when he would receive the ball.

Tatum acknowledged that this irregularity in rhythm is something that comes with playing on a team like Team USA, where you can’t always anticipate your opportunities.

Despite this challenge, he accepted it as part of the experience, especially since he had previously dealt with similar circumstances during the Tokyo Games.

Jayson Tatum says being in a “weird rhythm” played a part in him not making a jump shot during the Olympics

“I know I didn’t make a jump shot when I was with Team USA. I don’t know, law of averages. It’s a weird rhythm thing being with Team USA; you never exactly know when… pic.twitter.com/DIYfUbLlJ1

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