LeBron James and Stephen Curry (Image Credit: Getty Images)
Stephen Curry and LeBron James have long been rivals on the NBA court, but the Paris Olympics marked the first time the two superstars teamed up on the international stage. After successfully leading Team USA to a gold medal, fans began to dream of Curry and James joining forces in the NBA.
The Paris Olympics was an unforgettable chapter in their storied careers. In a recent interview with Natasha Dye of People, Curry shared his thoughts on playing alongside James in such a significant tournament.
“All the battles we’ve had on the court and the back and forth, the fact that we actually got to be teammates, not just in any game like an All-Star game or whatever, but in high stakes basketball with a lot on the line. I think there’s a deepened respect and friendship there,” Curry said.
Working together in a high-pressure environment seems to have strengthened their relationship. The Golden State Warriors star hinted at the potential for more collaborations, whether on the same team or as opponents.
“Hopefully, there will be more experiences in the future, even if we’re teammates or not,” he added.
Gilbert Arenas Adds Stephen Curry to His Top Five All-Time List After Stellar Olympic Performance
After a subdued start during Team USA’s group stage games, Stephen Curry emerged as the hero in both the semifinal and gold medal games, leading his team to victory. His outstanding performance didn’t go unnoticed, especially by former NBA star Gilbert Arenas. Arenas, who previously claimed that Kevin Durant saved Curry’s Warriors legacy, was so impressed by Curry’s Olympic showing that he decided to include Curry.
“I got six people in the top five. So my original top five, MJ, LeBron, Kobe, Shaq, and Magic, and then I added Steph, yeah. I don’t know who to push out, so it’s gonna you have to give me some time. Somebody’s gonna have to f*** up; somebody’s gonna have to say something stupid to the media and give me a reason,” Arenas said.
Steph averaged 30 points in the semifinal and gold medal games—setting the highest average of any player in Olympic history.
