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“The NBA is so popular worldwide, and the regular season is kind of a soap opera. And so we understand that, and social media takes over and everything becomes so dramatic,” Kerr told reporters in Paris. “And I think we need to give these guys more credit. They’re here to win a gold medal

“The beauty of the Olympics is none of that crap matters. And I know everyone’s going to write about it, but none of that crap matters. We’re just trying to win every game and win a gold medal, and it’s an incredibly pure feeling — and the guys are committed to each other, and they’re not going to worry about any of that.”

Derrick White: The Celtics point guard was a late addition to Team USA last month as a replacement for Kawhi Leonard but has made his presence felt in Paris this week. White has been the most efficient offensive player on the roster, shooting 80 percent from the field (4-of-5) and 75 percent from 3-point range (3-of-4) off the bench. His biggest contributions have come on the defensive end though where he leads the team with five steals through two games. His ball pressure with the second unit has helped change the game for Team USA in wins over Serbia and South Sudan, earning him high praise from his coach

“Derrick White’s a phenomenal basketball player,” Kerr told reporters in Paris Wednesday. “He’s a winner. He’s a FIBA player. FIBA is different for every single guy. There’s some different rules, different flow. Derrick’s a champion. He’s a phenomenal basketball player, and he’ll continue to make a huge impact for us.”

With Stephen Curry continuing to struggle offensively (23 percent shooting through two games), White could get more opportunities for Team USA heading into the knockout round if Kerr elects to go with a defense-first look.

Jrue Holiday: The 34-year-old was heavily recruited by Team USA to join the Olympic squad this past year and it’s easy to see why. Holiday started one of two games for the Americans averaging 10 points each contest while shooting a stellar 61.5 percent from the field. He’s been the ultimate glue guy on the court as a passer against zone or someone who can create for others with drive and kicks. His outside shooting (50 percent from 3-point range) has been superb as well. Kerr has gone with a three guard look in some starting lineup groupings thanks to Holiday’s versatility and he is expected to be a constant in the lineup moving forward. He saw reduced minutes against South Sudan as a reserve and with Tyrese Haliburton getting an opportunity but Kerr said Holiday will be back in the starting five against Puerto Rico.