Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James' remarkable victory at Paris Olympics sparks meme fest
PARIS, FRANCE: The USA men's basketball team clinched their fifth Olympic gold medal on Saturday, August 10, by defeating France 98-87 in the final.
The host country, led by the rising star and NBA Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama, performed stellar throughout the tournament, closing the gap to just three points late in the match against the USA.
However, the formidable trio of LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry ultimately proved too much for them to handle.
Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James mark 17th Olympic gold medal
Stephen Curry, who led the team with 24 points, caught fire in the final stages, sinking four three-pointers after the 2:48 mark to propel the Americans to victory.
James contributed 14 points, six rebounds, and nine assists, while Kevin Durant and Devin Booker each added 15 points to secure the victory.
Wembanyama stood out despite the defeat, scoring 26 points and grabbing seven rebounds, but his exceptional performance wasn't enough to secure a win.
Initially, Curry bid France goodnight, then ensured a golden night for Team USA by leading them to a 98-87 victory over France in the Olympic men's basketball final, as reported by the New York Post.
This victory marked the 17th Olympic gold for the US men's team, securing their fifth consecutive win.
Stars Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James were crucial in the final game on Saturday at Accor Arena in Paris, delivering key performances to secure the title.
Team USA has claimed eight of the last nine Olympic gold medals and boasts a record of 36-1 in the Olympics since 2004.
The lone defeat came three years ago against France in the group stage in Tokyo. However, Team USA avenged that loss with a victory over the French in a finals rematch in 2021 and repeated the triumph on Saturday.
Viral memes on Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James
LeBron James and Stephen Curry play for different NBA teams; LeBron James is with the Los Angeles Lakers, while Stephen Curry is with the Golden State Warriors.
They united to play for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics and together secured the gold medal.
Following the remarkable victory, Stephen Curry and LeBron James, despite being from different teams, became the focus of celebratory memes circulating online.
A user shared a video of moving cars writing, "Lebron and Steph heading back to their mediocre teams to fight for a play-in spot."
Lebron and Steph heading back to their mediocre teams to fight for a play-in spot
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) August 10, 2024
pic.twitter.com/ZCJLbazyoX
Another user shared a video of three Spider-Men swinging around the city, "Lebron, Steph and KD."
A third shared, "They are looking at each other like."
They are looking at each other like pic.twitter.com/sGfcgF9pcc
— AceofAllTrades (@GamerFlex_) August 10, 2024
"Steph Curry to the entire country of France," another said sharing a clip.
Steph Curry to the entire country of France pic.twitter.com/18iiK7dcYm
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) August 10, 2024
A person remarked with another meme, "So this is what rooting for Steph curry feels like."
So this is what rooting for Steph curry feels like pic.twitter.com/vcslgK3F6l
— mo🇸🇴🕷️ (@easymoneyyMo) August 10, 2024
Other mocked, "LeBron and Steph parting ways after the Olympics."
LeBron and Steph parting ways after the Olympics pic.twitter.com/IBgiIGqOuv
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) August 10, 2024
A fan of Stephen Curry shared a happy dance meme, "How it feels for steph to finally be on your side after all these years watching him crush your favorite team’s soul."
how it feels for steph to finally be on your side after all these years watching him crush your favorite team’s soul pic.twitter.com/9an8Bee2HH
— Molly Morrison (@mollyhannahm) August 10, 2024
"Bron, Steph and KD got me feeling so patriotic," stated one.
Bron, Steph and KD got me feeling so patriotic pic.twitter.com/rkLpxSC33L
— Anthony Moore (@AllThatandMoore) August 10, 2024
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