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Photo: Stephen Curry (Instagram) Stephen Curry and LeBron James recently played together at the Paris Olympics, where they helped Team USA win gold . LeBron was named MVP , averaging 14.2 points, 8.5 assists, and 6.8 rebounds.  While Curry had a slow start in the tournament, he stepped up when it mattered most in key games. Their time as teammates made fans wonder if they could ever team up in the NBA .  In an interview with People , Curry spoke about his respect for LeBron after their time together. "All the battles we've had on the court... there's a deepened respect and friendship," Curry said.  Photo: Stephen Curry (Instagram) He added that he hopes for more chances to compete with LeBron, whether they're teammates or not. Both players signed extensions with their current teams this summer, with LeBron staying in Los Angeles and Curry in San Francisco.  They’ve both said they want to retire with their current teams, which makes it unlikely they'll play t...

Photo: Jrue Holiday (Instagram) NBA star Jrue Holiday quickly named Anthony Edwards as the top trash talker on Team USA during the 2024 Paris Olympics.  Holiday’s choice is surprising, given that big names like Kevin Durant , Stephen Curry , and LeBron James are also on the team. Holiday, smiling, said, " Anthony Edwards , one hundred percent." Edwards, making his Olympic debut, had a strong performance, averaging 12.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, helping Team USA win gold. Photo: Jrue Holiday (Instagram) Holiday, a two-time NBA champion, praised Edwards not just for his trash talk but also for his talent. "He's a great young player, and you'll see him trash-talking for a very long time," Holiday added. Jrue Holiday was asked who the biggest trash talker on Team USA was. His answer was Anthony Edwards, without hesitation pic.twitter.com/f6OPjdPNod — Justin Turpin (@JustinmTurpin) August 28, 2024 ANTHONY EDWARDS TALKING RIGHT IN KEVIN DUR...

Photo: Kevin Durant (Instagram) Kevin Durant , one of the NBA’s biggest stars, has come up with a special nickname for Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards . Durant calls him the "baby GOAT," which stands for "Greatest of All Time." The two players have formed a strong bond. Edwards has often said that Durant is his favorite player in NBA history. The two recently faced off in the NBA playoffs, where Edwards and the Timberwolves swept Durant’s team, the Phoenix Suns. They also played together on Team USA during the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Durant revealed the nickname during a fan event in New York City. Photo: Kevin Durant (Instagram) He sees a lot of potential in Edwards, who many believe could become one of the best shooting guards ever. Edwards has a long way to go to reach the level of legends like Michael Jordan , Kobe Bryant , and Dwyane Wade , but he’s off to a strong start. The Summer of KD & Ant continues at #FanaticsFest ! pic.twitter.com/XvAaXk...

Photo: Josh Hart, Noah Lyle's (Instagram) Noah Lyles , Team USA’s track star, became the fastest man in the world after winning the gold medal in the 100m race at the 2024 Paris Olympics. You might think all Americans were cheering for him, but that wasn’t the case. On a recent episode of his podcast, "Roommates Show," NBA player Josh Hart revealed that he was rooting for Team USA in most events, but not for Lyles. "I really wanted him [Lyles] to lose," Hart said, explaining that he and other NBA fans were upset about comments Lyles made in 2023 . Lyles had said that NBA teams shouldn't call themselves "world champions" since they only compete in the U.S., while Olympians face competitors from around the world.  Photo: Josh Hart (Instagram) This upset many NBA players and fans, including stars like  Kevin Durant , who responded on social media. Despite this, after winning the gold, Lyles admitted that Team USA in basketball could be considered wor...

Photo: LeBron James, Stephen Curry (Instagram) The decision to name LeBron James the MVP of the men’s basketball competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics has sparked controversy.  James, who led the Los Angeles Lakers and Team USA to a gold medal , had impressive stats, including leading his team in assists (51) and rebounds (41), and finishing second in scoring to Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry. Despite James’ strong overall performance, some believe Curry deserved the MVP , especially after his standout performances in the semifinals and the gold medal game.  Photo: LeBron James (Instagram) Curry scored 36 points against Serbia in the semifinals and added 24 points in the final against France. ESPN's Brian Windhorst revealed that MVP voting began during the semifinals, leading to questions about the fairness of the process.  "I was told that it's media voting, which the media could vote on, there was a QR code allegedly on the wall... They opened the voting du...

Photo: Stephen A. Smith, Stephen Curry (Instagram) Stephen A. Smith, a well-known sports commentator, believes that Steph Curry should have been named the MVP of the 2024 Paris Olympics instead of LeBron James . Curry's incredible performance in the final games, especially his three-point shots that helped Team USA win against France in the gold-medal game, stood out to Smith. On his show, Smith said, "Steph Curry showed up when it mattered the most. He was spectacular." Although LeBron James ended up winning the MVP award, Smith thinks Curry's heroics, particularly in the semifinal game against Serbia where he scored 36 points, deserved more recognition. Curry led Team USA with an average of 14.8 points per game during the tournament, with a 50% shooting accuracy and 47.8% from three-point range. Photo: Stephen Curry (Instagram) LeBron, on the other hand, had a great tournament as well. He was consistent throughout, scoring an average of 14.2 points per game, sho...

Photo: Tyrese Haliburton (Instagram) Tyrese Haliburton recently achieved a childhood dream by winning a gold medal alongside his idol, LeBron James , at the 2024 Olympics with Team USA. Haliburton shared a heartwarming post on X (formerly Twitter) showing old photos his mom had sent him, where he wore LeBron jerseys as a kid.  One of the pictures even shows a young Haliburton standing with LeBron, both proudly displaying their Olympic medals. Photo: Tyrese Haliburton (Instagram) He also posted a throwback photo of himself wearing a Kevin Durant Team USA jersey, paired with a recent shot of him standing on the court with Durant before a game in Paris. Haliburton was just three years old when LeBron was drafted as the No. 1 pick in 2003, and ten when Durant first played for Team USA in 2010. Now, he’s played and won with both of these basketball legends. my mom sent me these pics this morning, life crazy lol pic.twitter.com/nYJMM3PdKb — Tyrese Haliburton (@TyHaliburton22) August 13...

Photo: Kevin Durant, Devin Booker (Instagram) Kevin Durant and Devin Booker , stars of Team USA and the Phoenix Suns, are celebrating their recent gold medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics in style. The duo was spotted enjoying their victory on a yacht in Saint-Tropez, France. Photos shared by Deuxmoi show Durant and Booker having fun on the yacht, with one picture capturing Durant sliding down an inflatable waterslide. Durant made history by winning his fourth Olympic gold in men’s basketball, while Booker secured his second gold medal. Team USA clinched the gold with a 98-87 victory over France. Both players were key to the team’s success, with Durant often coming off the bench and Booker contributing in various ways that helped the team win. Photo: Kevin Durant, Devin Booker (Instagram) The two players played a crucial role in a tight semifinal win against Serbia, where their late-game performance helped lead Team USA to the final. In the gold medal game, Durant and Booker combin...

Photo: Charles Barkley (Instagram) NBA legend Charles Barkley recently shared his thoughts on Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum 's limited playing time during the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Tatum, who helped lead the Celtics to an NBA Championship this past season, surprisingly sat out two entire games for Team USA. Barkley, who played for Team USA during the 1992 Olympics, didn't hold back in criticizing the decision made by coach Steve Kerr .  Photo: Charles Barkley (Instagram) Speaking on the LeBatard Show, Barkley said, "There's no reason for him not to play Jayson Tatum. He would have been the second-best player on Serbia, probably the best player on France. For him not to get any minutes in two games, come on man, that wasn't right, that wasn't fair." "Everybody on the team has to play" 🔊 Charles Barkley weighs in on the decision by Steve Kerr not to play Jayson Tatum against Serbia @TermineRadio | @Jumpshot8 pic.twitter.com/RQDvdbjGks — S...

Photo: Noah Lyles (Instagram) In an exciting game, Team USA secured a gold medal against France in men's basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics.  Steph Curry , LeBron James , and Kevin Durant led the team to a 98-87 victory, outlasting a strong French team with young star Victor Wembanyama . However, the celebration took an unfortunate turn when the official USA Basketball Twitter account posted a tweet saying, "Are we the world champs now?" Photo: Noah Lyles (Instagram) This was a jab at track-and-field star Noah Lyles , who had previously questioned the legitimacy of NBA champions calling themselves "world champions." Lyles, who won a gold and a bronze medal at the Olympics, made those comments last year. He pointed out that while American sports leagues often declare their winners as "world champions," they don't compete against the rest of the world like athletes in global sports such as track and field do. "I love the U.S... but that ain...

Photo: Sha'Carri Richardson (Instagram) Sha'Carri Richardson made headlines after leading Team USA to a thrilling victory in the 4x100m relay. Just days after winning silver in the 100m race, Richardson pulled off a stunning performance in the relay’s final leg, helping the USA women’s team win with a time of 41.78 seconds. They narrowly beat Britain by just 0.07 seconds. Richardson’s heroics caught the attention of NFL legend Shannon Sharpe , who praised her on his podcast, *Nightcap*. "Sha'Carri did exactly what she was supposed to do," Sharpe said, commending her for overtaking multiple competitors to secure the win. Sharpe noted that even though the team was in a tough spot when Richardson got the baton, she closed the gap with ease. Sharpe also highlighted the absence of Jamaica, which made the competition less intense. The Jamaican team had defeated the USA in the Tokyo Olympics, but this time, Richardson’s determination made all the difference. Sharpe could...

Photo: Jayson Tatum (Instagram) Jayson Tatum says his smaller role with Team USA this summer won’t impact his decision about playing for the national team in 2028. Tatum missed two of the six Olympic games, including the semifinal win over Serbia. He played 11 minutes and scored two points in the gold medal game against France. Tatum mentioned that he won’t let his current feelings influence his future choices. “I need time to think about playing in 2028, and I won’t make a decision based on how I felt this time,” he said. Team USA coach Steve Kerr explained that Tatum’s limited play was due to matchups rather than performance. Tatum missed both games against Serbia, where Kerr used a bigger lineup. He often played behind LeBron James and Kevin Durant , who later started in the final game. Photo: Jayson Tatum (Instagram) Kerr also made adjustments, sitting starters like Joel Embiid and Derrick White for different games. Despite his limited minutes, Tatum expressed pride in winnin...

Photo: Stephen Curry (Instagram) Stephen Curry led Team USA to victory in the Olympic gold-medal game against France on Saturday. With 24 points and eight three-pointers, Curry was unstoppable, especially in the fourth quarter where he scored five of his threes. His final three-pointer sealed the win for the US with a score of 98-87. During his celebration, Curry used his famous "night-night" gesture, which he aimed at the French fans in Paris. Photo: Stephen Curry (Instagram) This move quickly went viral on social media, with many people making jokes about it. STEPHEN. CURRY. Night night 😴🏅 pic.twitter.com/51W7mXcUWV — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 10, 2024 Reactions online often referenced a famous French landmark known for its priceless art. Read Next: Kevin Durant Makes Olympic History With Fourth Gold Medal Source: Sports Illustrated  

Photo: Kevin Durant (Instagram) Kevin Durant has cemented his place in Olympic history by winning his fourth gold medal in men's basketball. Known for his impressive skills and nicknamed the Slim Reaper, Durant has now achieved what no other player has. Team USA faced France in the gold medal game, and despite a tough start, they led early. Photo: Kevin Durant (Instagram) With standout performances from players like Anthony Davis and Devin Booker , and a crucial 3-pointer from LeBron James , Team USA managed to pull ahead. The game was tight, but Durant played a key role, scoring 15 points and making crucial plays, including a timely three-pointer that helped secure the win. Kevin Durant becomes the only male player in Olympic basketball history with the most Gold Medals (4) 🔥🇺🇸 🏅 2012 🏅 2016 🏅 2020 🏅 2024 GREATNESS. pic.twitter.com/DJfnCFnvJT — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 10, 2024 Durant, at 35 years old, showed why he remains one of the most influential playe...

Photo: LeBron James, Stephen Curry (Instagram) The USA Men's Basketball team claimed their fifth straight gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, beating France 98-87 in a thrilling game on Saturday. Stephen Curry , LeBron James , and Kevin Durant led the charge, with Curry's late-game heroics securing the win. The game, held at Bercy Arena, was tense, with a loud pro-France crowd. However, Team USA never fell behind in the second half, thanks to Curry's explosive performance. Curry scored 24 points, including four 3-pointers in just over two minutes during the fourth quarter, putting the game out of reach for France. "I impressed myself with that one," Curry said after the game. Photo: Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant (Instagram) France's Victor Wembanyama tried to keep his team in the fight, scoring 26 points in the biggest game of his young career. Guerschon Yabusele added 20 points, including a highlight dunk over LeBron James. For Stephen Cu...

Photo: LeBron James (Instagram) LeBron James has added another achievement to his incredible career. The basketball star was named the MVP of the 2024 Paris Olympics after leading Team USA to victory. The USA defeated France 98-87 in a thrilling final game. While Steph Curry stole the spotlight with his 24 points and eight three-pointers in the final, it was James’ steady performance throughout the tournament that earned him the MVP title.  James averaged 14.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 8.5 assists over five games, making him one of the top players in the competition. He also became the first American to record two triple-doubles in Olympic history. Photo: LeBron James, Stephen Curry (Instagram) FIBA, the organization in charge of international basketball, praised the 39-year-old for his outstanding play. His second triple-double of the tournament came in the semifinal against Serbia, where he scored 16 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and handed out 10 assists in a comeback win. Jame...

Photo: Devin Booker (Instagram) Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker had something to say after a recent game between the U.S. and Serbia. Booker, along with teammate Kevin Durant , helped the U.S. make a huge 17-point comeback to win 95-91. During the game, Serbian player Bogdan Bogdanovic, who used to play for the Suns and now plays for the Atlanta Hawks, did a celebration made famous by Carmelo Anthony after hitting a three-pointer. This happened while Anthony was watching the game, and it caught a lot of attention, especially since Bogdanovic might have also said something to LeBron James . Photo: Devin Booker (Instagram) After the game, Booker went on Instagram to share a picture of himself doing the same Carmelo Anthony celebration. He added a caption saying, "respect the legends," and tagged Carmelo Anthony, showing his admiration for the NBA great. Booker has always shown respect for basketball legends, like Kobe Bryant , Ray Allen, and Carmelo Anthony. Even though Booker...

Photo: Stephen Curry (Instagram) Steph Curry , the Golden State Warriors star, had a huge game for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics semifinals against Serbia. After struggling with his shot throughout the tournament, Curry came alive in the first quarter of this game. He scored 17 points, hitting five three-pointers, which accounted for almost all of Team USA's points in the opening quarter. Photo: Stephen Curry (Instagram) One of Curry's threes was a classic "look-away" shot, where he turned away from the basket before the ball even went in. The crowd and Team USA's bench went wild, and Curry added another three-pointer before the quarter ended. A photo of Kevin Durant and Anthony Edwards celebrating Curry's big performance has gone viral. Watching Curry cook like.... 📺 USA Network & Peacock pic.twitter.com/WV56vRuxab — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) August 8, 2024 The Warriors' official account on X (formerly Twitter) shared the picture,...

Photo: Stephen Curry, LeBron James (Instagram) Team USA pulled off an incredible comeback to beat Serbia 95-91, securing a spot in the gold medal game. The game seemed out of reach as the U.S. trailed by 17 points at one point and entered the fourth quarter down by 13. Steph Curry and LeBron James were the heroes of the night. Curry scored 36 points, just one point shy of breaking Carmelo Anthony 's Olympic scoring record for an American.  Meanwhile, LeBron recorded a triple-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. In the fourth quarter, the U.S. turned things around with a 14-2 run.  Photo: Stephen Curry, LeBron James (Instagram) Joel Embiid contributed with key baskets, bringing the team within striking distance. LeBron tied the game with a tough layup, and Curry's three-pointer gave the U.S. the lead. Curry then sealed the victory with two free throws in the final seconds. Kevin Durant. Steph Curry. LeBron James. The greatest of this generation. pic.twitter.co...