On August 11, the men’s basketball competition at the Paris Olympics came to a close, with the U.S. men’s basketball team successfully defending their title. In this Olympic Games, U.S. forward & NBA champion Tatum played only four games, while being DNP (Did Not Play) in two others, which sparked widespread discussion. Tatum also gave a direct response to this after the game.
Tatum expressed his disappointment with his role in this Paris Olympics. Regarding being DNP (not getting playing time), he said, “Many people have sent me messages, encouraging me to ‘turn DNP into motivation.’ I can indeed use this to motivate myself, but I am also human, and it’s difficult; this is how I feel now. I really made great sacrifices for these Olympics.”
In the Olympic men’s basketball gold medal game, Tatum played for 11 minutes, shooting 1 for 3, scoring 2 points, grabbing 3 rebounds, and making 1 steal.
Tatum: Disappointed with the Role Played in the Olympics; Want to Use DNP as Motivation but I Am Also Human. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/basketball-headlines/36729.html
