Stephen Curry states that LeBron James saved him at the Olympic Games: "He encouraged me when the shots weren't going in"

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, Stephen Curry went through one of the most challenging moments of his career. The star player of the Golden State Warriors was facing a deep shooting crisis, an unexpected slump for an athlete accustomed to shining under pressure. However, despite his attempts to talk to himself positively and overcome his rough patch, it was LeBron James who played a crucial role in getting Curry to ignite just in time for the medal round.

In a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Curry acknowledged LeBron's influence during this difficult period. In their conversation, Curry highlighted how James' words, his former rival and now teammate on Team USA, helped him regain his form at the most critical moment of the tournament. "It's a lot of positive self-talk," explained Curry. "We were winning, and I was contributing in other areas, but I knew at some point I had to start scoring. That's why I'm here."

Curry shared a key moment that occurred after the game against Puerto Rico when he was being interviewed by Ron Kroichick, a reporter from the San Francisco Chronicle. While being asked about his shooting slump, Curry remained positive, stating that he knew a scoring burst was coming. At that moment, LeBron walked past him and encouraged him with a resounding "Of course," surprising Curry, used to James as an opponent, not a teammate.

This interaction, though brief, was a pivotal moment. Curry admitted that initially, it felt strange to receive support from someone he had faced off against for years, but he recognized that the backing was a much-needed confidence boost. And the timing couldn't have been better.

Beastly Finish

Up to that point, Curry was averaging just 7.2 points per game in the Olympic tournament. However, in the semifinals and final rounds, the two-time NBA MVP exploded on the court, scoring a combined total of 60 points and making 17 out of 26 three-point attempts. In the gold medal game against France, Curry was crucial in sealing the victory for the United States with four three-pointers in the final minutes, including one he referred to as the "Golden Dagger," a shot over two defenders that secured the gold for his team.

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