Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry faced a rough start at the 2024 Paris Olympics, struggling with an unexpected shooting slump. Despite Team USA continuing to rack up wins, Curry’s signature three-point shot just wasn’t falling.
Determined to turn things around, Curry stayed positive, knowing his breakthrough was coming. That moment arrived in spectacular fashion, as he exploded for 60 points across the final two games, helping Team USA secure yet another gold medal. Curry dropped 36 points in the semifinals against Serbia and followed it up with 24 points in the gold medal game against France, finishing as Team USA’s top scorer with a jaw-dropping shooting performance.
In a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Curry shared a behind-the-scenes story involving Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James that happened before he snapped out of his slump. According to Curry, LeBron’s confidence and encouragement were key factors in his remarkable turnaround, further solidifying their bond as two of the NBA’s greatest
