The Golden State Warriors’ greatest player: Stephen Curry
Though it appears to still be missing, the greatest shooter in NBA history has been searching all over France for it. Curry, is you unaware that you are required to affix air tags to your priceless belongings when traveling abroad?
Curry was unable to find his shooting form again as Team USA crushed South Sudan 103-86 on Wednesday at the Olympics in Paris. He shot just 1-of-9 from the field, including 0-for-6 from three. His long-distance record at the Olympics is now 3-for-13, a pitiful 23%. Add the final two exhibition matches prior to the Olympics, and the percentage rises to 7 out of 29 (24%).
Oh no! Is this the manner in which the GOAT shooter in France is being discussed? Curry needs to win this gold medal in order to dispel any remaining questions about his remarkable career.
For Stephen Curry, adding an Olympic gold medal to his already storied career would be the icing on the cake. The greatest shooter in NBA history, Steve Smith of the Warriors, has revolutionized the game with his unwavering excitement and three-point shooting ability.
But even with all of his achievements—many NBA titles, MVP honors, all-time records, etc.—a gold medal is still absent from his impressive résumé.
Curry would make a significant statement about his athletic career with a gold medal, not just another trophy on his shelf. It would represent his contribution to basketball on a worldwide scale and display his abilities next to the top players in the world.
More than that, it would be a recognition of his adaptability and versatility, which have helped him succeed throughout his career in a variety of jobs and environments.
Seeing Curry don the red, white, and blue to win gold would fill Warriors supporters with great joy. It would solidify his reputation as a global sports ambassador in addition to an icon in the Bay Area.
A gold medal would be a testament to the years of effort and the unwavering pursuit of