Kevin Garnett believes Jayson Tatum's limited play in the Olympics actually benefited him, allowing for rest after winning an NBA title. Garnett noted, 'One of the harder years that I had personally was when you play in the Olympics. Not only that, but Jayson Tatum has won the NBA Championship in the Olympic year, which is probably the most difficult to do.' He emphasized that the intensity and commitment required for Team USA make offseason recovery difficult.
Garnett connected his experience to Tatum's, saying: 'I can somewhat relate to Tatum in that regard. I played all but 11 regular-season games in my first five seasons in the league before playing for USA Basketball in the 2000 Summer Olympics, which also reduced the time to recover between seasons.' He acknowledged the challenges after a demanding playoff run and international competition, emphasizing the toll it can take on a player's body.
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