The announcement of the 2024 Olympics roster drew criticism from many. With the kind of talent available in the NBA and the no. of players willing to play, disagreements were more than bound to happen. But soon, another controversy pretty much rocked the Olympic boat. Steve Kerr, deciding not to play Jayson Tatum in the tournament opener, really ruffled serious feathers. But then again, taking a look at the whole Team USA campaign, Kerr has been at the receiving end of the short stick for his player combinations.

Come 2028, when the next round of the Olympics rolls up, it seems like the USA Basketball board could very well turn into a Celtics powerhouse. For one, choosing Derrick White, over 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown, after Kawhi Leonard withdrew his candidature, had put Managing Director Grant Hill in the spotlight—and not the good kind. At the time, Hill calmed the crowd with a promise. If Brown was willing, he’d have a place in the 2028 Olympic roster.

And for all the Tatum fans, this new Evan Sidery update on X would also prove to be quite a relief. “Steve Kerr is likely to retire as Team USA head coach, which means a new lead voice for 2028 in Los Angeles. Erik Spoelstra is viewed as the strong internal favorite to become Team USA’s next in line following Gregg Popovich and Kerr.”

Along with Kerr, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry – the three-headed hydra of Team USA- are also likely to be retiring. While it’s true that it’s a tough position to fill, it’s still vacant. And by 2028, there’s no doubt that JT, JB, and White would very well adorn the veteran badge. And if the 30-year-old is still a Celtic, Team USA would, in effect, be a ‘Celtics powerhouse’.

Among those who demanded a proper explanation from Steve Kerr included Jayson Tatum’s mom, Brandy Cole, and the Cs’ owner, Wyc Grousbeck. And they went public with their criticism. The head coach, however, has played it diplomatic across the board and he delivered on the promise of bringing the Gold medal back home. Even though the critics couldn’t say much after that, as even Jayson was seen sharing a broad smile with his teammates, let’s dive deeper and see what his mother and franchise owner had to say earlier.

Steve Kerr’s winning formula made “no sense” to Jayson Tatum’s mum

It was only a matter of time before Brandy Cole would be forced to put her foot down. Her son just led his team to an NBA title in the wake of the best record in the league. He earned a spot on the All-NBA first team for 3 years straight and received All-Star recognition for 5 years! So yes, Mama Tatum was indignant. And she made sure to let Kerr know of it when she replied to a tweet from ESPN’s Dick Vitale.

“Someone pls let me know is @jaytatum0 injured as he hasn’t received the PT ( playing time ) u would expect an All NBA player to get,” Vitale posted from his X account.

Cole immediately took the chance to re-tweet with a dig of her own. “No he not. But if you find out what’s going on please let me know – unacceptable and makes NO SENSE.” If Kerr thought JT’s mom was the only one who had some words for him, think again.

Kerr’s actions also stupefied Boston’s majority owner, Grousbeck. Appearing on the Greg Hill Show, recently, he said, “I mean, I wouldn’t play Steve Kerr. Let me put it that way… It’s a complete mystery. I think Jayson doesn’t deserve anything but praise, kudos and playing time. I think he and Jaylen [Brown] led us to this unbelievable championship and they’re not apparently helping the Olympic team. It’s mystifying.”

Clearly, there are a lot of people who are unhappy with Steve Kerr. But even amid such disappointing circumstances, Jayson Tatum has his fill of happiness. The NBA championship, obviously. But the Tatum family welcomed another member. After the Team USA win, the 2x Olympian and his family posed for family portraits, and who else to join them, but Grammy winning-singer and Tatum’s baby mama, Ella Mai?

Anyway, the 2028 Team USA roster is going to be very interesting. If not for anything else, to see if Grant Hill makes good on his word. What do you think?

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