After dominating the NBA for nearly two decades, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry finally made his Olympic debut with Team USA at the 2024 Paris Games. Despite many of his peers having represented the United States in prior Olympics, Curry had not taken the opportunity until this summer, in what may have been his only appearance on the Olympic stage.
Curry did not disappoint. He played a pivotal role in leading Team USA to a gold medal, averaging a team-high 14.8 points per game. However, his most unforgettable moment came during the gold medal game against host nation France, where he showcased why he’s considered one of the greatest shooters in basketball history.
Bam on Curry’s Olympic Dagger 🇺🇸
“When he shot it I was like, ‘What the f***?” 😅
“It’s Steph. We let him shoot that.” 😂🔥 pic.twitter.com/stYS0IVine
— House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) June 5, 2025
In a moment that left fans and players alike in awe, Curry drained a clutch three-pointer over two French defenders, a shot that sealed Team USA’s victory. Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo, a teammate on the Olympic squad, couldn’t help but react to the audacity of the shot. “When he shot it, I was like, ‘What the f***?’” Adebayo recalled. “And then I was like, ‘It’s Steph. We let him shoot that.’”
Adebayo went on to describe Curry’s celebration as one of the wildest things he’d ever witnessed. Turning his back to the basket before the ball even went in, Curry’s confidence was on full display—a move that only he could pull off with such swagger. While most NBA players wouldn’t dream of attempting such a shot, everyone in the arena knew Curry was uniquely capable of making it.
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All 22 of Steph Curry’s three-pointers during Paris 2024. What a tournament he had! 🏀🥇#BestOf2024 pic.twitter.com/XTBsQOznfG
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) December 22, 2024
Curry’s brilliance wasn’t limited to the final. He finished the gold medal game with 24 points, following an explosive 36-point performance against Serbia in the semifinals. His ability to deliver under pressure cemented his legacy on the international stage, leaving an indelible mark on the 2024 Olympics.
For fans and teammates like Adebayo, Curry’s Olympic heroics were a reminder of his unparalleled skill and fearless mentality, proving once again why he’s a once-in-a-generation talent.