CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It's hard to think of anything Charlotte native Steph Curry hasn't done on a basketball court, but the four-time NBA champion will embark on a new journey this summer in Paris.
For the first time, Curry will represent the United States in the Summer Olympics. Paris won't be the first time he's been part of Team USA, however. Curry led the U.S. to FIBA world championships in 2010 and 2014.
The Charlotte native was twice a finalist to make the Olympic roster but opted out of the Tokyo Olympics and pulled out of Rio due to lingering injuries he suffered in NBA competition. Now, the two-time MVP is set to lead the American men in their quest for yet another gold medal alongside fellow NBA greats LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.
The son of Hornets legend Dell Curry, Steph attended Charlotte Christian School. From there, Curry went to Davidson College, where he led the Wildcats on a Cinderella run to the Elite Eight during March Madness that made him and the tiny college household names. Curry finished his college career as Davidson's all-time leader in 3-pointers, free throws and 30-point games. He also owns single-season records for points scored and steals.
Golden State drafted Curry No. 7 overall in the 2009 NBA draft. Little did anyone know that Curry would soon be an all-time great and arguably the greatest shooter in basketball history. After an injury-plagued season, he was nearly traded to Milwaukee. When the Bucks rejected the deal, Curry became a leader for the Warriors and a dynasty was born. He and Klay Thompson united to form the Splash Brothers and won four NBA titles from 2016 to 2022, appearing in six Finals in eight years.
Team USA men's basketball schedule (Group phase)
Olympic basketball teams will be seeded based on their performance during group play. The tournament will feature eight teams vying for the gold medal.
- Sunday, July 28 at 11:15 a.m. vs. Serbia (NBC)
- Wednesday, July 31 at 3 p.m. vs. South Sudan (USA Network)
- Saturday, Aug. 3 at 11:15 a.m. vs. Puerto Rico (USA Network)