Final Shot Hero: Stephen Curry Chosen Over LeBron, Durant, and Edwards
Stephen Curry received the most votes in a recent poll to take the final shot for Team USA, outshining NBA legends LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and rising star Anthony Edwards. Current and former athletes from a host of sports, such as baseball’s Aaron Judge and football’s Terrell Owens, assert their money on Curry as the Warriors’ point guard, who has a superior and undeniable shooter handling the ball and acting under pressure.
Often dubbed as the greatest shooter in NBA history, Curry who is known for his three-point prowess is the go-to man in a close-game situation. These memorable championships reflected the fact that other athletes had a lot of confidence in him particularly when it came to match-winning moments and high-pressure clutch performances.
LeBron, Durant, and Edwards Also Stand out
For the most valuable player, Curry received nine votes while LeBron got four votes, Durant also received four, and Edwards four votes. LeBron James has even more playoff games under his belt and KD is the kind of player who could score from everywhere. Edwards the other young talent has also shown a lot of instances of making big plays when the situation warrants it.
Stephen Curry’s Olympic Debut
Curry will be participating in the Olympics for the first time at 36, yet will represent America in Paris 2024. This is also important as it could be his last opportunity to secure an Olympic gold along with an already outstanding professional record. His addition will benefit Team USA with shooting performance and leadership.
Notably, Green said that Curry had to improve his defensive game and this could provoke Curry during the Olympic games. On this team, this added dimension to Curry’s game could be critical for Team USA to win gold.
