Steph Curry is thoroughly enjoying his first Olympic experience, especially the chance to reunite with former Golden State Warriors teammate Kevin Durant. Following Team USA’s 110-87 victory over Serbia on Sunday, Curry shared with the San Francisco Chronicle’s Ron Kroichick how much he values playing alongside Durant again, six years after their dominant run together in the NBA.
“That’s the beauty of this experience — rekindling some old flames with KD, playing with guys I’ve never played with before,” Curry told Kroichick. “I’m having the time of my life and enjoying every minute of it.”
Durant delivered a stellar performance in the win against Serbia, leading all scorers with 23 points. He was nearly flawless, hitting 8 of 9 shots from the field and a perfect 5 of 5 from beyond the arc. This game marked Durant’s first appearance for Team USA this month, as he had missed the pre-Olympic schedule due to a calf injury. Nonetheless, the chemistry between Durant and Curry was immediate and seamless.
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Perfect way to end that win Steph 🫡 pic.twitter.com/imrYYVM7YK
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) July 28, 2024
In the game’s closing moments, Steph Curry celebrated one of his signature no-look three-pointers, prompting an enthusiastic reaction from Durant on the sidelines, cheering on his former teammate.
The excitement of Curry and Durant to be teammates again is no surprise. During their three seasons together with the Warriors, they posted a remarkable 131-37 record in games they both started, winning back-to-back championships in 2017 and 2018. Their quest for a three-peat was thwarted in 2019 when Durant ruptured his Achilles in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
The partnership between Durant and Curry, who had collectively won the previous three NBA MVP awards before Durant joined the Warriors in July 2016, brought Golden State unprecedented success. They dominated the NBA and became the focal point of the sports world, forming one of the most talented teams ever assembled.
Now, five years after Durant’s departure, Steph Curry and Durant have the opportunity to shine together on the international stage. This time, they aim to secure Olympic gold, cementing their legacy with the highest honor in international basketball.
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