Jayson Tatum faced criticism from fans after missing an open three-pointer during Team USA's win against South Sudan at the 2024 Summer Olympics, despite the team's dominant 103-86 victory which secured their quarterfinal berth. Tatum, who did not play in the opening game against Serbia, was promoted to the starting lineup by Coach Steve Kerr, who made lineup changes based on matchups. Despite early struggles, Tatum contributed with four points, five rebounds, two assists, and a block in 17 minutes. Bam Adebayo led Team USA with 18 points, while South Sudan's Nuni Omot topped all scorers with 24 points. The United States will face Puerto Rico in their final group game, aiming for a top seed in the knockout round.