The drama over who got left off the roster, who was a clunky fit during exhibition play and who should or shouldn’t get minutes will all get lost to history. Because Team USA — led by Steph Curry — is undeniable. After reaching back deep for an epic comeback win over Serbia in the semifinals, the American men’s national team defeated France for the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
Warriors icon Steph Curry, playing in his first-ever Olympics, is a gold medalist and a tournament hero. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr helped lead him and the rest of Team USA there — to the top of the podium. LeBron James who tipped off the Olympic Games as the U.
S.’ flag-bearer, leading America through the pouring rain on the Seine river, registered 14 points and nine assists. Devin Booker, a player who embodied the sacrifice and role-embracing this collection of talent required, scored 15 points.
And Curry, who exploded in the semis with the best performance of the tournament, drained three 3-pointers in the last two minutes, including the “night-night” exclamation point over two defenders. He finished with a team-high 24 points on 8-for-13 shooting from 3. It wasn’t easy, but Team USA defeated France in the gold medal game, 98-87.
What many regard as the most talented men’s national team since the 1992 Dream Team did their job, with Curry flaunting the American flag after the final horn. James blocked a shot, steamrolled to the basket and threw a behind-the-back.