Cedric Maxwell has come to the defense of Steve Kerr regarding his decision to bench Jayson Tatum during the Olympics, arguing that Kerr was simply doing his job.
Maxwell emphasized that Kerr’s primary responsibility was to secure the Olympic gold medal, not to make friends or cater to individual players’ egos.
According to Celtics legend, Tatum wasn’t performing at his best during the game, and Kerr’s decision to bench him was a strategic one aimed at ensuring the team’s success.
Maxwell also expressed that Kerr didn’t deserve the backlash he received for this decision, asserting that it was a move made with the overall goal of winning in mind.
Cedric Maxwell defends Steve Kerr for benching Jayson Tatum during the Olympics.
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) November 6, 2024
“Steve Kerrs job is to win an Olympic gold medal, not make friends, and he did his job. Jayson Tatum wasn't playing well & I don't think [Kerr] deserved all that.”
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