The USA came out on top at the 2024 Olympics, clinching the gold medal with a 98-87 victory over France in the final.
Although Team USA had a comfortable lead of up to 14 points, they found themselves ahead by just three points against the host nation with three minutes remaining in the game. It took a strong finish to secure the win and extend their gold medal streak to five.
Steph Curry played a crucial role in ensuring victory in what could be his first and last Olympic appearance.
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Curry scored 12 of the final 16 points for Team USA, including four consecutive 3-pointers to finish with 24 points, leading the team to victory over France.
While Curry struggled from beyond the arc in the earlier games, shooting 5-of-20, he turned it around in the crucial matches against Serbia and France, going 17-of-27. His sharpshooting performance earned him MVP consideration alongside LeBron James.
Although James was awarded the tournament MVP, Curry received widespread praise for his contribution. NBA stars commended his performance, with many congratulating him on leading the United States to a fifth consecutive gold medal in men’s Olympic basketball.
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NBA players react to Stephen Curry’s gold medal game against France
Various NBA players lauded Curry’s stellar performance in his Olympic debut, with Josh Hart’s social media post encapsulating the sentiments of many Americans who witnessed Curry’s heroics against France.
“Steph went into God Mode,” Hart tweeted.
Other notable figures such as Manu Ginobili also praised Curry, acknowledging his impact on the game and ensuring Argentina’s status as the most recent non-USA gold medal winner in men’s basketball.
Jalen Brunson, DeMar DeRozan, Donovan Mitchell, and other NBA stars showered praise on Curry for his remarkable display. Here are some of the standout reactions to his 24-point performance:
And athletes from various sports, including WNBA MVP favorite A’ja Wilson, also commended Curry’s exceptional showing in the gold-medal game.