Stephen Curry did more than impress in the fourth quarter of Team USA’s gold medal victory.
The Warriors guard also got the best of Victor Wembanyama’s overwhelming 7-foot-4 frame from beyond the arc Saturday at Bercy Arena to earn his first gold medal — Team USA’s fifth in a row — in a 98-87 victory.
A photo of the moment has got the internet hooked, capturing Wembanyama, who towers more than a foot over Curry, leaping to stop the top shooter from lofting up a shot over him.
Curry continued to have a tear in the fourth quarter, scoring nine points in the closing 10 minutes, to guarantee a first gold medal around his neck.
Stephen Curry #4 of Team United States shoots over Victor Wembanyama #32 of Team France during the Men’s Gold Medal game between Team France and Team United States on day fifteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on Aug. 10, 2024. Getty Images
All of Curry’s 24 points came from beyond the arc, scoring 8-for-13 on 3-pointers after just recording nine in the Americans’ comeback win over Serbia in the semifinals.
Stephen Curry celebrates during the game during the Mens Gold Medal game at the AccorHotels Arena on August 10, 2024 in Lille, France. NBAE via Getty Images
He also added five assists and one rebound.
Curry was thrilled to team up with LeBron James and Kevin Durant in what may be all of their last Olympic games
The four-time NBA champ and 10-time All-Star previously did not play in the 2016 Rio Olympics and the Tokyo Games.
At 36, Curry chose to play in Paris, as he’ll be 40 by the time the 2028 Olympics roll around.
But now, he has an iconic moment for the books.
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