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Charlotte native Steph Curry wins gold

By Ashley Mahoney,

18 hours ago

A kid from Charlotte grew up to lead Team USA to Olympic gold and glory.

Why it matters: Stephen Curry , a four-time NBA champion, expects this to be his only Olympics.

Catch up quick: The Charlotte native led Team USA men's basketball with 24 points in their 98-87 win against France.

Curry, a Davidson College and Charlotte Christian alum, was crucial for Team USA both in the gold medal game and the semifinal against Serbia.
He scored 36 points against Serbia, helping them rally from a 17-point deficit. That's 60 points in two games.

The bottom line: A gold medal cements Curry's legacy as one of the game's greats.

Go deeper: 5 things to know about Steph Curry's first Olympics

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