Stephen Curry explodes as Team USA defeats France for fifth straight Olympic gold medal (2024)

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Shams Charania: Noteworthy NBA season opener: Oklahoma City Thunder @ Denver Nuggets on TNT October 24, per sources. Matchup of the top two seeds in the Western Conference last season.

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How surprised are you that TNT couldn’t reach a deal to keep the NBA after such a long relationship with the league? Kenny Smith: I don’t know if I’m surprised. I just think that the art of negotiation — you look at what Adam Silver has done for the NBA (during) his tenure socially, financially and the recognition, they were going to explore the best opportunities. It’s unfortunate that it’s not clean. But honestly — and I say this without any hesitation — I think this is the most unique opportunity for the four of us to create an opportunity, if we collectively move together, or stay together, to have ownership in the property and to make sure the people who helped us be this successful are still with us. That would be the first time in television history.

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With TNT suing the NBA, is there any thought to how awkward this coming season could be for you guys on the air? Kenny Smith: No, because we do our jobs. Our job is to talk (about) the game and give insight and also give you insight about what’s going on behind the scenes with TNT. Like, “Hey, we’re not happy.” That’s part of what makes us different. I don’t think any other network would allow or want their talent to talk about things like that. We’re going to do it, no matter what happens. But again, we’ve had a great run. If it continues, it’ll be great. But also, there are massive opportunities for the four of us — again, to create ownership opportunities to make sure our directors, producers, makeup, stats and audio people are still part of one of the greatest shows in sports TV history.

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Your championships were sandwiched between two Michael Jordan three-peats. Do you think those Rockets teams have gotten their proper due for what they accomplished? Kenny Smith: You can’t erase history. I don’t know if you get proper due, but you can’t erase history. Everyone always says, “Well, Michael was out.” No, he wasn’t — he was wearing No. 45 (in 1995). And everyone is saying, “Oh, he was rusty.” No one was saying he was rusty when he had 55 points at Madison Square Garden that same year. He had 55 points against the Knicks, who were arguably the best defensive team in basketball at that time. No, he was Michael Jordan. (The Bulls) just weren’t as good a basketball team. The team they lost to, the Orlando Magic, we swept. I never look at it as getting respect. You can’t erase history. And we’re here to stay. He did play that year, so there was only one year he wasn’t there. He did play (during the second title run). He was there, and we just didn’t get an opportunity to meet them.

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Sean Highkin: With one year remaining on their deal, the Blazers are parting ways with ROOT Sports, effective immediately. Sources with knowledge of their plans say they will move to an over-the-air partner to be announced. Story with more details on what it means: https://rosegardenreport.com/p/trail-blazers-parting-ways-with-root

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August 14, 2024 | 6:40 pm EDT Update

Josh Bartelstein: Kevin Durant loves being here in Phoenix

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We’ve seen these Kevin Durant “trade rumors” that have come up, which seem more based in conjecture than anything else, but how have the conversations been with KD? Obviously he’s eligible for a one-year contract extension, it seems like everything we’ve heard is he wants to be here and the feeling is mutual, but how have those conversations been? Josh Bartelstein: So I talk to KD all the time about how his life is, about the Olympics, a lot of time we’re doing FaceTime audios in Easton Paris, and it’s, again, the coolest thing for me, I’m talking to Kevin Durant about basketball. Again, I pinch myself. But I think everyone’s head’s in the right place. He loves it here. We talk to Rich Kleiman, who’s his partner, all the time about the vision and what we’re building, and everyone’s really happy, and I think we’re gonna have a really really good year. And Kevin’s part of all the discussions about the vision for the team, all the stuff we’re doing on the court, off the court. So the fact that we have all that dialogue, there’s equity built into it. If you do those things, everything else will take care of itself.

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Take us into the process of how you three at the top — you, Mat Ishbia, James Jones — and the dynamic there and how you manage the day-to-day and what you each bring. Josh Bartelstein: Yeah, it’s a great question. Mat’s awesome. I think we have a huge competitive advantage from an ownership standpoint. His age, he can connect. Having played, he understands the game of basketball, which is so important. And then resource-wise, he doesn’t bat an eye to what we’re doing. And many people wouldn’t do that. So Mat and I talk all day, every day, it’s the best thing ever. My wife jokes that he’s higher than her on the speed dial list, and he probably is right now. And James is right there, and we talk all the time too, and we have weekly calls, but we talk about everything. I think the best teams don’t have any bifurcation between business and basketball. It’s all tied together, whether it’s a budget or adding a player or a marketing plan and recruiting a player, you can’t just have one side do it. So in our structure, we’re all tied together, and James and I talk all the time about, you know, trades and signings and building our team and adding medical staff. Like, it’s all tied together, and James hears all the talk about business — ticket sales and partnerships, and he comes to pitches with us.

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Duane Rankin: Suns preseason sked: Oct. 6 Lakers in Greater Palm Springs area. Oct. 11 Pistons at Footprint Center. Oct. 13 at Nuggets. Oct. 17 Lakers at Footprint Center. #Suns

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Stephen Curry explodes as Team USA defeats France for fifth straight Olympic gold medal (2024)

FAQs

Did Steph Curry win the Olympic gold? ›

Stephen Curry has said for years he wanted to win a gold medal, and he is now an Olympic champion for the first time. Curry ended the night with eight 3-pointers and 24 points -- four of them in one two-minute stretch in the fourth quarter -- hitting his famous "night night" pose after the dagger.

Who won, France or the USA? ›

Team USA won its eighth straight Olympic gold medal in a row after beating France 67-66 in a pulsating final at the Bercy Arena on Sunday, 11 August.

Who won, USA or France basketball? ›

Basketball: USA win men's gold, beating France 98-87.

Why Curry never went to Olympics? ›

Curry had never played at the Olympic Games, whether it be because of injury, fatigue or schedule conflicts, but still in his prime at age 36, he wanted that opportunity. Kevin Durant was aging but he's an Olympic mainstay so convincing him to return wouldn't be difficult.

What did Curry do in the Olympics? ›

He scored 36 points on 9-for-14 3-point shooting against Serbia in the semifinals, a game in which the U.S. came back from a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Against France, he was 8-for-12 from deep. In the final two games of Curry's first Olympics, he scored 60 points and made 17 of 26 3-pointers.

What medals did John Curry win? ›

Medals
MedalsOG
Gold1
Silver0
Bronze0
Total1

Would the US have won without France? ›

Without the committed support of France, it is difficult to see how the revolutionary cause could have been sustained in the face of British military power. The American Revolution occurred during a period that some historians refer to as the “Second Hundred Years War” between France and Britain.

Did the USA girls basketball win gold? ›

U.S. women's basketball team defeats France to win eighth straight Olympic gold medal. NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Has France won wars? ›

It participated in 50 of the 125 major European wars fought since 1495; more than any other European state. It is followed by Austria which fought in 47 of them; Spain in 44; and England in 43. Out of the 169 most important world battles fought since 387 BC, France has won 109, lost 49 and drawn 10.

Who won USA vs France Olympics? ›

USA vs France basketball highlights: US wins 8th straight Olympic gold.

Did USA basketball win gold in 2024? ›

U.S. men's basketball team takes fifth-straight gold medal after win over France in Paris at 2024 Olympics.

Did the USA basketball team win? ›

It is now five straight Olympic golds for the USA after a hard-fought 98-87 victory over the resilient and prideful host nation of France on Saturday. The indelible moment came from Stephen Curry, who made four uber clutch 3-pointers in a two-minute second stretch of the fourth quarter to turn away a French uprising.

Why didn't LeBron play the 2016 Olympics? ›

James had been non-committal in the lead-up to the Games. He attended last summer's minicamp but did not participate in workouts following his fifth straight appearance in the NBA Finals. It's understandable for James to cede the spotlight to a younger generation.

How many kids does Steph Curry have? ›

The NBA star and cookbook author are the parents of four children. Ayesha Curry and the couple's children traveled to Paris to cheer on Team USA men's basketball team at the 2024 Olympics.

Who is on the USA Basketball team in 2024? ›

USA Basketball finalized its men's roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 12-player roster includes LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Kawhi Leonard*, Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday, Anthony Davis, Anthony Edwards, Bam Adebayo, Derrick White and Tyrese Haliburton.

Did Lisa Curry win a gold medal? ›

Lisa Curry (swimming) carried the Australian flag at the opening ceremony of the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland. Competing in three Commonwealth Games and winning ten medals, including seven gold across the Edmonton 1978, Brisbane 1982 and Auckland 1990 Games, Curry is one of the best swimmers of her time.

Who won the Olympics NBA? ›

The U.S. men's basketball team full of NBA superstars took home its fifth consecutive Olympic gold with a 98-87 win over host country France.

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