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Watch: Steph Curry reacts to winning his first Olympic gold medal

The two-time Most Valuable Player soaked up the scene after winning his first Olympic gold medal.

Stephen Curry has accomplished nearly everything you can on a basketball court. Four NBA championships, two Most Valuable Player awards, NBA’s All-Time leader in made 3-pointers, multiple All-Star appearances and more.

Despite all his achievements, the Golden State Warriors point guard was missing one thing on his already decorated resume — an Olympic gold medal.

However, with a win on Saturday in Paris, Curry added an Olympic gold medal to his trophy case. Curry didn’t just secure his elusive gold medal, but he took over the Olympic stage.

Curry slammed the door on France in the final minutes, scoring 19 points in the fourth quarter with a flurry of jaw-dropping 3-pointers. Curry led the Americans with 24 points on eight made triples in the Gold Medal Game.

Following Team USA’s win for gold over France, Curry was interviewed by Mike Tirico the NBC Sports broadcast crew. Curry spoke about Team USA’s performance against France and what it’s like get an Olympic gold medal.

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After Team USA received their medals and left the court, Curry took to Twitter to celebrate and share some photos.

Via @StephenCurry30 on Twitter:

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Team USA, Steph Curry secure gold medal with thrilling win vs. France

Steph Curry can add Olympic gold medalist to his resume.

Stephen Curry can now officially add a new line to his already-decorated basketball resume. The Golden State Warriors All-Star guard is an Olympic gold medal winner. Curry didn’t only help Team USA secure the gold medal in a thrilling win over France, the two-time NBA MVP did it in style.

Following a quiet start against France, Curry came alive in signature fashion down the stretch. With the game close in the fourth quarter, Curry drilled a barrage of 3-pointers in the final three minutes, including a miraculous dagger triple over two French defenders.

Curry finished with a team-high 24 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the field with eight made 3-pointers and five assists in 30 minutes. Curry led Team USA with red-hot performances in both the semifinals and Gold Medal Game.

Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and LeBron James all tallied double-figure scoring performances in Team USA’s 98-87 win over France on Saturday in Paris.

Watch highlights from Saturday’s game in Paris via YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0EV_Ci6zlY

Team USA has now won five-straight Olympic gold medals in men’s basketball.

 

Watch: Steph Curry buries no-look 3-pointer from the corner vs. Serbia

Golden State’s All-Star guard brought out the look away 3-pointer during a first quarter “Curry Flurry” in the Olympics.

The Steph Curry show moved from the Bay Area to Paris, France on Thursday afternoon. In a comeback battle against Nikola Jokic, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Serbia, Curry put on a show as Team USA punched their ticket to the Gold Medal Game in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Curry opened the game on fire, scoring 17 points in the first quarter. During his early “Curry Flurry,” the Golden State Warriors point guard brought out his signature look-away 3-pointer. Curry pulled up from the corner and turned around to start celebrating with his Team USA teammates before the ball swished through the net.

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Curry finished with an Olympic career-high 36 points with nine made 3-pointers in Team USA’s 95-91 win over Serbia on Thursday.

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Steph Curry scores 13 points vs Germany in Team USA’s final showcase game before Olympics

Steph Curry notched 13 points against Germany on Monday in Team USA’s final showcase game before the start of the Olympics.

After winning their first four showcase games, including a narrow win against South Sudan, Team USA had one final tune-up game before the official start of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

On Monday in London, Team USA met up against Germany, the No. 3 ranked team in the FIBA world rankings.  In a close game that saw Germany hold on to a one-point lead heading into the fourth quarter, Team USA handled business to secure a showcase game sweep.

For the second straight contest, Lebron James took over down the stretch to help push Team USA. James finished with a game-high 20 points in Team USA’s 92-88 win over Germany.

Steph Curry struggled with his long-distance jumper, hitting only one 3-pointer on seven attempts from deep. However, the Golden State Warriors point guard still finished with 13 points on 5-of-13 shooting from the field to go along with three rebounds, two assists and a block in 25 minutes.

Watch Curry’s highlights from Monday’s game via YouTube:

Curry and Team USA will now prepare for the group stage of the Olympics, starting with a matchup against Nikola Jokic and Serbia. Team USA will open Olympic player with a contest against Serbia on Sunday, July 28.

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Steph Curry notches 3 points in Team USA’s showcase win vs. Australia

Steph Curry had a quiet performance in Team USA’s 98-92 win over Australia on Monday.

After hosting Canada in the opening contest of a five-game exhibition showcase, Team USA hit the road with their first stop in Abu Dhabi before making their way to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

In Abu Dhabi, Team USA faced a true test in Australia, the No. 5 ranked team in the world according to FIBA. Despite facing a lineup that included multiple NBA players like Patty Mills, Jock Landale, Dyson Daniels, Josh Giddey and Dante Exum, the Americans were able to hold on for a tight win, 98-92.

After scoring in double-figures against Canada in Team USA’s first showcase game, Stephen Curry had a quiet performance on Monday in Abu Dhabi. The Golden State Warriors All-Star point guard recorded three points on 1-of-6 shooting from beyond the arc with a rebound, an assist and two steals in 21 minutes against Australia.

Anthony Davis led the Americans with 26 points and 14 rebounds in 18 minutes off the bench on Monday. Devin Booker added 23 points off the bench in Team USA’s 98-92 win.

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Team USA is now set to play Nikola Jokic and Serbia on Wednesday at 9 a.m. PT in Abu Dhabi.

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Watch: Steph Curry hits deep 3-pointer for Team USA vs. Australia

Steph Curry knocked down a deep triple during Team USA’s showcase game win over Australia.

Before officially starting the Summer Olympics Games at the end of July, Team USA has five exhibition showcase games on the schedule as they prepare to make a run in Paris.

After cruising past Canada in Las Vegas, Team USA was tested by Australia on Monday in Abu Dhabi. After a scoreless first quarter on Monday, Stephen Curry got going with a long 3-pointer in the second half. Curry’s long jumper helped extend Team USA’s lead to double figures in the second quarter.

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Although Team USA secured a 98-92 win over Australia, Curry had a quiet performance while uncharacteristically struggling to shoot the ball. Curry finished with only three points on 1-of-6 shooting from beyond the arc.

Curry and Team USA will meet Serbia in another showcase game on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi.

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Watch: Steph Curry connects with LeBron James for lob dunk during Team USA’s win vs. Canada

Steph Curry connected for LeBron James for a lob dunk during Team USA’s showcase win vs. Canada.

After battling against each other throughout their careers, Stephen Curry and LeBron James are officially teammates for Team USA. They took the court together on Wednesday in a showcase exhibition game against Canada.

Following a slow start in the first quarter, Team USA set off fireworks in the second half. On a fastbreak in the third quarter, James pushed the ball up the floor before dishing a pass to Curry. Curry then quickly floated a lob back to James at the rim for a powerful dunk.

Via @usabasketball on Twitter:

Curry finished the game with 12 points on 3-of-6 shooting from beyond the arc to go along with three boards and two assists. Curry was one of four players to score double-figures in Team USA’s 86-72 win.

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Watch: Steph Curry knocks down 3-pointer in opening minutes for Team USA vs. Canada

In the opening minutes of Team USA’s showcase game against Canada, Steph Curry knocked down a signature 3-pointer.

Despite the highly-anticipated debut for Team USA’s 2024 Olympic squad, it was a rough start for the Americans. Team USA started ice cold, going scoreless from the field in the opening four minutes. Team USA missed its first six shots from the field in the first quarter.

Already trailing by double-figures, Stephen Curry used a pump fake to get open for a 3-pointer for Team USA’s first field goal of the game. The Golden State Warriors point guard cut Canada’s lead down to six with a much-needed triple from the top of the key.

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Despite Curry’s long ball, Canada dominated the opening 10-minute quarter, securing a 19-14 lead after one.

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Watch: Steph Curry mic’d up during Team USA’s latest practice

The Golden State Warriors All-Star guard was mic’d up at the latest practice for Team USA.

On Wednesday, Team USA will meet Canada in Las Vegas for their first exhibition game before they head to Paris later in the month for the 2024 edition of the Olympic games.

As the team prepares for the Olympics at training camp in Las Vegas, a member of the Golden State Warriors provided an inside look at action while wearing a microphone during Team USA’s latest practice.

During the two-minute video, Curry spoke with his former Golden State teammate Kevin Durant, gave his best Anthony Edwards impression, went one-on-one against assistant coach Erik Spoelstra, and talked with his new teammates during scrimmages.

Via @usabasketball on Twitter:

The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will be Curry’s debut with Team USA in the Olympics. Internationally, Curry has worn the red, white and blue twice during FIBA World Cups, but never the Olympics.

Before heading to Paris, Team USA will play five exhibition games, starting with Canada on Wednesday.

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Watch: Steph Curry hits a flurry of shots at Team USA practice

As Team USA prepares for the Paris Olympics, Steph Curry couldn’t miss at a recent practice.

Steph Curry is wasting no time showing off his impressive shooting repertoire in front of Team USA. As the Americans prepare for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, training camp is officially underway in Las Vegas, Nevada.

As he gears up to be teammates with LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Devin Booker and others in his debut appearance in the Olympics, Curry has been putting on a shooting show during practice at Team USA’s training camp.

On Sunday, Curry was knocking down a flurry of open 3-pointers along with other jumpers from all around the court.

Via @NBA on Twitter:

Curry is set to make his Olympic debut in Paris when Team USA starts group play on July 28 against Serbia. Team USA will play five exhibition games to prepare for the Olympics, starting on Wednesday against Team Canada in Las Vegas.

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