Stephen Curry and LeBron James have been enduring opponents on the NBA court for years; however, the Paris Olympics marked the initial occasion these two icons collaborated on the global platform. Following their triumphant lead for Team USA to a gold medal, enthusiasts began to envision the possibility of Curry and James uniting in the NBA.
The Paris Olympics represented an unforgettable segment in their remarkable careers. In a recent discussion with Natasha Dye of People, Curry conveyed his reflections on joining forces with James in such a pivotal tournament.
“All the confrontations we’ve experienced on the court and the exchanges, the reality that we actually became teammates, not merely in any game like an All-Star game or such, but in pressure-packed basketball with significant stakes. I believe there’s a strengthened respect and camaraderie there,” Curry expressed.
Collaborating in a high-tension environment appears to have fortified their bond. The Golden State Warriors star hinted at the possibility of further partnerships, whether as teammates or adversaries.
“Ideally, there will be more opportunities in the future, whether we’re on the same team or not,” he continued.
Gilbert Arenas Includes Stephen Curry in His Top Five All-Time List Following Impressive Olympic Performance
After a quiet start during Team USA’s initial round games, Stephen Curry emerged as the standout player in both the semifinal and gold medal matches, guiding his team to triumph. His exceptional display did not escape notice, particularly from former NBA star Gilbert Arenas. Arenas, who previously asserted that Kevin Durant rescued Curry’s Warriors legacy, was so taken with Curry’s Olympic performance that he opted to add Curry to his list.
“I have six individuals in my top five. So initially my top five were MJ, LeBron, Kobe, Shaq, and Magic, and now I’ve incorporated Steph, yes. I don’t know who to exclude, so it’s going to take me some time. Someone’s going to need to mess up; someone will have to make an ill-advised comment to the media and give me a reason,” Arenas stated.
Steph averaged 30 points in the semifinal and gold medal games—achieving the highest average of any player in Olympic history.
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