Jayson Tatum's Mother Says Benching 'Unacceptable, Makes No Sense'

Jayson Tatum’s mother, Brandy Cole, was critical of her son’s lack of playing time following the United States’ 95-91 win over Serbia. Steve Kerr didn’t play Tatum for the second time during the Olympics.

“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,” Dick Vitale wrote.

“No he not,” Cole replied. “But if you find out what’s going on please let me know – unacceptable and makes NO SENSE.”

Cole also reposted a message on X, “If Kerr is watching this and willingly deciding ‘Yeah, Jayson Tatum couldn’t help here’ then he legitimately cannot coach in 2028,” by Barstool Sports’ Dan Greenberg.