Steph Curry is ready to take in the full Olympics experience.
The four-time NBA champion spoke to reporters in Paris today, fresh off playing two exhibitions games in London – where he visited the English capital’s most famous landmarks and surprised fans inside the official NBA store.
The greatest shooter of all time is a matter of days away from his first ever game in the Olympics.
The Golden State Warriors sharpshooter has never suited up for Team USA at the Games but decided to team up with LeBron James and Kevin Durant this year to help the United States claim gold.
After endorsing expected Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the in the upcoming 2024 US presidential election, Curry spoke about the Olympics events he’s most excited to see in Paris.
“Off days or off hours [I’ll] try to get around to events that pique my curiosity,” Curry said.
“I wanna see some gymnastics, some beach volleyball, some swimming.
“You get juiced up watching other athletes compete at a high level. I think that’s contagious – you don’t just want to sit in your hotel room and watch on TV.
“So [I’m] planning on finding any appropriate time and getting out there and be a fan as well.”
“[I’m] imagining the excitement of representing your country,” he went on, “and being part of the festivities and opening ceremony and the scene in Paris.
“I’m excited about it all.”
The US begin their Olympics campaign on July 28 when they face Nikola Jokic and Serbia in their first group stage game of the tournament.
They will finish the group stage with games against South Sudan on July 31 and Puerto Rico on August 3.
Basketball is a very different sport to what it was when Michael Jordan’s Dream Team only faced 13 NBA players in the ’92 Olympics.
Last season, NBA rosters featured a record 125 international players from 40 different countries, and there are expected to be around 30 non-American NBA players in Paris.
The Olympics is a celebration of the international nature of the sport, and will include a whole host of familiar names such as Victor Wembanyama (France), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Canada).
Curry was asked which player he’s most looking forward to playing in the French capital over the next fortnight and his answer was a fascinating insight into the mind of a natural born winner.
“Whoever’s in the gold medal game,” Curry said with a wry smile.
“Great answer,” Kevin Durant, who was sat next him at the press conference, replied.
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