LeBron James and Stephen Curry were sensational leading Team USA to a gold medal in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Although it was more complicated than expected, a roster full of stars achieved the ultimate goal.
During the group stage and the quarterfinals, Steve Kerr and his players were cruising in wins against Serbia, South Sudan, Puerto Rico and Brazil. However, everything changed in the semifinals.
In that rematch facing the Serbian squad, LeBron and Curry showed their status as legends in the NBA. As they often do with the Lakers and the Warriors, the King and the Chef delivered a 17-point comeback.
What did Shaquille OâNeal say about LeBron James and Stephen Curry?
Then, as huge favorites in the gold medal match, Team USA suffered again facing France. It was a close game until the final two minutes when Stephen Curry took over with four spectacular three-pointers.
Thatâs why, during âThe Big Podcastâ, Shaquille OâNeal criticized all the hype around a team which should have won the tournament comfortably with a historic roster.
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âI wasnât even paying attention to the Olympics. They scare me. I have a dominant personality. I donât care who you are or whatever. They said the âworldâ was getting close. I donât think it is. The fact that they win 97 to 95, you only beat South Sudan by one (exhibition game). Come on, bro. Thatâs never supposed to happen.â
