Steph Curry and LeBron James requested for winning play as Team USA secured Gold medal, according to coach Steve Kerr

Steph Curry and LeBron James lead Team USA to gold medal victory at Paris Olympics, combining for winning play.

Steph Curry and LeBron James requested for winning play as Team USA secured Gold medal, according to coach Steve Kerr

Curry requested a pick-and-roll with LeBron James (Images via Open Source/X)

Team USA secured a gold medal at the Paris Olympics with a 98-87 win over France, thanks in part to a flurry of three-pointers from Stephen Curry. Curry’s impressive shooting helped put the game away, and he even called for a specific play down the stretch that contributed to the victory.

According to Team USA head coach Steve Kerr, Steph Curry requested a pick-and-roll with LeBron James during a timeout, which set up one of his crucial three-pointers. Curry finished with a team-high 24 points, all of which came from his eight three-pointers.

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Curry and James, two of the greatest players of their generation, relished the opportunity to play together in an extended setting for the first time. Their chemistry on the court was evident, and they combined for a winning play that helped secure the gold medal.

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As they both approach the twilight of their careers, fans can only hope that they will have the chance to share the floor again and create more winning moments. James was named MVP of the Olympic tournament, and the duo’s performance will be remembered as one of the highlights of the games.

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Stephen Curry led the United States to a 98-87 win over France in the gold medal game, hitting eight three-pointers, including four in a crucial fourth-quarter stretch. Curry’s performance was instrumental in securing the win, and he also had a memorable celebration with teammates LeBron James, Derrick White, Jayson Tatum, and Tyrese Haliburton.

Curry’s impressive shooting was on display throughout the tournament, including a semifinal comeback win over Serbia where he scored 36 points and hit nine three-pointers. After the game, Curry expressed his confidence in his shooting, and Team USA head coach Steve Kerr praised Curry’s performance.

For Curry, participating in his first and likely last Olympics was an unforgettable experience. He expressed a sense of relief and accomplishment at the team’s dominant performance and his leadership and shooting prowess were key factors in Team USA’s gold medal victory.

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