LeBron James and Steph Curry starred as Team USA took gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics in basketball.
The champions beat hosts France in a competitive match where Curry clutched up in the fourth quarter to give his side a 98-87 win.
Curry, 36, hit four consecutive three-pointers in the final 10 minutes to dent any hopes of a Bleus comeback.
It is the first time the Golden State Warriors man has claimed gold at the Olympics and he more than deserved the recognition having also steered the USA through the semi-finals.
Speaking after the match, Curry said: “Before every shot you take, you think it’s going in.
“All I saw was the rim. I didn’t see who was in front of me. I knew it was kind of a late-clock situation, but that one impressed myself.
IT WAS ALWAYS GOLD.
The 🇺🇸 #USABMNT wins a 5th consecutive Olympic gold medal! pic.twitter.com/nYx0SBh0Ui
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 10, 2024
“You just stay confident, stay present and don’t get rattled by the moment.
“There’s a lot of faith, living with shots that you think you should take.”
Fans finally got to see the link-up between Curry and James that has been called for across the last decade.
The Los Angeles Lakers star was awarded MVP of the tournament and again did his part in helping his side win again.
Speaking after claiming his third gold, he added: “I’m just living in the moment super humble that I can still play this game and play it at a high level.
“It came with us winning gold and that’s what’s more important for me. It’s pretty cool.”
