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Steph Curry leads Team USA past Serbia with 24 points in showcase game

Steph Curry dropped a game-high 24 points in Team USA’s dominant victory over Serbia.

After an uncharacteristically quiet performance against Australia that saw him shoot 1-of-6 from deep, Stephen Curry got back on track in a big way during Team USA’s showcase game against Serbia on Thursday morning in Abu Dhabi.

In a battle against Nikola Jokic, Curry caught fire for a team-high 24 points in Team USA’s 105-79 win over Serbia. Curry buried six 3-pointers on nine attempts from deep on the way to 24 points. The Golden State Warriors point guard added three rebounds in 21 minutes.

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Anthony Edwards and Bam Adebayo added double-figure scoring numbers off the bench in Team USA’s third straight win before the start of the Olympics.

Jokic tallied 16 points to go along with 11 rebounds, two assists and a steal in 28 minutes against Team USA.

Curry and Team USA will now travel to London for another pair of showcase games, which will start on Saturday against South Sudan. On Monday, Team USA will play their final tune-up game before the start of the Olympics against Germany in London.

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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.

Watch highlights from Team USA’s win over Australia via YouTube:

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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Is Steph Curry a top-five player of all-time?

Has Steph Curry proven himself as a top-five player in NBA history?

Steph Curry is the face of the Golden State Warriors franchise. He is the best shooter the NBA has ever seen. He is a four-time champion. And, even at age-36, he’s among the best players in the NBA. As such, his position in the league’s history, and where he ranks among the all-time greats, is often discussed during the offseason.

During a recent episode of “No Media,” former NBA guard Deron Williams debated where Curry stacked up against the greatest players in league history. Williams spent 12 seasons in the NBA and faced off against Curry on multiple occasions, so he is speaking from experience.

Curry will be entering his 16th season with the Warriors later this year. He is still capable of helping them win another championship in the coming seasons. If he wins a fifth ring before he retires, the debate around where he ranks all time will undoubtedly reach fever pitch.

You can hear Williams full thoughts on Curry’s status among the all-time greats by clicking on the embedded video above.

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Steph Curry is the only Warriors player not discussed in trade talks

The Golden State Warriors veteran will likely retire with the franchise.

The Golden State Warriors are expected to be active in the trade market ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season. They have already added multiple new faces courtesy of the six-team sign-and-trade deal that sent Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks. Nevertheless, Golden State will likely seek additional reinforcements in the coming months.

According to Steve Kerr, who was recently speaking on an episode of the “Willard & Dibs show,” the only player not being floated in potential trade discussions is Steph Curry, everyone else, which likely includes Draymond Green, are potentially up for grabs in the right deal.

“There’s very few players in the league who are not talked about in trade discussions. Steph Curry is not being talked about in trade talks. Everybody else is,” Kerr said. “And if you went down the list of NBA teams, the Los Angeles Lakers probably aren’t talking to anybody about LeBron James. Everybody’s got maybe one or two guys who are off the table. So the vast majority of the players in the NBA are going to be discussed in trade talks, because everyone’s trying to improve their team.”

Currently, there’s no telling whether the Warriors will find a trade that makes sense for their roster. However, they would be wise to continue searching the market if they want to get back to contending for titles during the final phase of Curry’s career.
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Mike Dunleavy expects Steph Curry to be a ‘Warrior for life’

Steph Curry is expected to end his career with the Golden State Warriors.

Steph Curry has been with the Golden State Warriors since 2009. He has helped lead them to four championships. He is among the most dominant guards in the history of the NBA. And, at 36 years old, he’s still one of the best shooters on the planet. As such, the Warriors are expected to negotiate a contract extension with the veteran superstar.

During a recent interview, Warriors General Manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. admitted that Curry could get ‘whatever he wants’ from the franchise and that he will likely retire as a one-team player when he does eventually decide to call time on his career.

“All that stuff will get figured out, and I think Steph will be—I’d say, pretty confident he’ll be a Warrior for life,” Dunleavy said.

Curry still has enough left in the tank to help spearhead another push for a championship. The Warriors have done a good job of re-tooling the roster during the summer, however they must try and address the lack of size in the front court.

Curry still has two seasons remaining on his current four-year $215 million deal. It will be interesting to see what his next contract looks like, as it could potentially take him into his 40s. 

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Stephen Curry was so giddy about finally throwing lobs to LeBron James

The two long-time rivals might are even more fun as USA teammates

USA Basketball fans finally got to see their men’s Paris Olympics squad take the floor for the first time in Wednesday night’s friendly against Canada in Las Vegas and the results were pretty mixed.

While Team USA won comfortably, 86-72, it’s clear there are still. few things to iron out. Joel Embiid looked completely lost playing under FIBA rules and was a bit sloppy with 15 turnovers. Both will likely get better with practice.

One thing that doesn’t need cleaning up? Steph Curry’s timing on throwing lobs to LeBron James.

The two superstars couldn’t hide how giddy they were to finally be on the same team after years of playing against each other at the highest levels. That was easy to spot on the court, too, as James tried (and failed) to hit Steph for an open 3-pointer. Curry, however, didn’t miss when tossing alley-oops to LeBron — and the look of satisfaction on both of their faces was worth the wait.

It almost makes you wish the Warriors had been able to complete a trade for James at the deadline last season.

The two were still giddy about the play when asked about it on the court in a postgame interview.

“I missed him in the first half on a wide open three that I threw out of bounds, but he was able to connect with me on the lob,” James said. “It’s fun. We play the game at a high level but more importantly we just play the game that we love the right way and that’s the result of it.”

We’re likely to see a lot more of this over the next few weeks in Paris. Which may help explain why USA is such a heavy favorite heading into the Olympics.

This Steph Curry pose after getting foul by Canada is a perfect photo, no notes

Strike a pose, Steph.

Steph Curry, as we know, loves to have fun on the court — remember the “night-night” that went viral?

So there he was with Team USA against Canada, getting fouled and hitting the bucket en route to a win for the Olympic squad in a tune-up … and he hit the floor, leaned on his elbow and posed like he was a model.

The slow-motion video from that play is just the best, but the photo? It’s a 10/10, no notes. If it doesn’t become a meme, I’ll be truly shocked.

Here you go — the moment, plus another look at the snapshot of it:

 

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 10: Stephen Curry #4 of the United States strikes a pose after falling out of bounds after he was fouled by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of Canada in the second half of their exhibition game ahead of the Paris Olympic Games at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The United States defeated Canada 86-72. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Steph Curry scores 12 points in Team USA’s showcase win vs. Canada

Steph Curry notched double-figure scoring numbers during Team USA’s win over Canada on Wednesday in Las Vegas.

Before they set sail for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Team USA will play five exhibition games, starting with a showcase contest in Las Vegas against Canada on Wednesday evening.

Team USA started ice cold, missing their first six shots from the field. However, the Golden State Warriors point guard came to the rescue. Stephen Curry got the Americans going after shaking free with a pump fake before knocking down a much-needed jumper from beyond the arc.

After trailing throughout the first half, Team USA flipped a switch in the second half. As Team USA surged to the lead over Canada, Curry showed off his array of different skills. Curry was the only member of Team USA to hit multiple triples, along with racking up three assists and two rebounds in 19 minutes.

Curry finished with 12 points, serving as one of Team USA’s four members to register double-figures. With 13 points off the bench, Anthony Edwards was the only player on Team USA to outscore Curry.

Along with knocking down the long ball, Curry notched a pair of highlights passing the ball. Curry hit Jrue Holiday with a behind-the-back pass before finding LeBron James for a must-see lob dunk.

Watch all the highlights from Curry’s performance for Team USA via @warriors on Twitter:

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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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