Stephen Curry’s illustrious basketball career has faced a setback due to the absence of Olympic games. The four-time NBA champion has frequently expressed his disappointment over this unexpected situation, which appears to have cast a shadow on his career during various interviews.
However, there is hope that he will finally overcome this obstacle in the 2024 Olympics. Recently, Curry discussed his eagerness to join other NBA superstars such as LeBron James, Draymond Green, Kevin Durant, and several players from the NBA who have already publicly expressed their willingness to join the USA Olympic team.
Curry commits to 2024 Olympics for shot at Gold Medal
Steph Curry is committed to joining Team USA for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Despite his numerous achievements in basketball, playing in the Olympics game is what he hasn’t achieved in his impressive career. During Media Day at Chase Center, Curry voiced his ambition to contribute to Olympic basketball.
He said, “I talked to some people about the opportunity, and definitely, if all things stay the same, I want to be playing. It’s the one thing I haven’t done, and I also understand the opportunity for Team USA to kind of reassert themselves as dominant in the world and all that type of stuff. Definitely want to be there. Definitely want to be on the team. Hopefully, things line up that way where we’re all there.”
Many well-known NBA players also expressed their desire to play for Team USA in the forthcoming Olympics. It will also be the opportunity for Team USA to reinforce its position as the world’s leading power in the sport.
Why has Steph Curry never played in the Olympics?
Curry has never played in the Olympics and there are factors that contributed to it. Though he has said he wants to be there for sure and also to be on the team. He however hoped that everything would fall into a pleasant place so he would be able to make it to the Olympics 2024.
Stephen Curry secured gold with Team USA in the 2010 and 2014 FIBA World Cup, but he hasn’t had the chance to play in the Olympics. He had multiple opportunities, but the timing never favored the four-time NBA champion.
In 2016, Stephen Curry withdrew from Olympic consideration due to persistent ankle injuries, a recurring issue that has troubled him since his early NBA career. Health concerns and the need to prioritize recovery from the demanding NBA season were paramount.
Curry, who is 35 now, has stated that he is really motivated to compete in the Olympics in the future despite these difficulties. His already famous career would gain another noteworthy achievement if he does join the team, further confirming his position as one of the most decorated NBA players.
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