Stephen Curry’s incredible summer keeps rolling, and his recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert added yet another highlight to a year filled with accomplishments. After leading Team USA to victory in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, signing a $62.6 million contract extension with the Golden State Warriors, and enjoying a well-deserved vacation with his wife, Ayesha, Curry stopped by Colbert’s show for a fun and wide-ranging interview.
Curry and Colbert covered a lot of ground, but two moments stood out. First, Colbert asked Curry about an unusual nickname he received from French announcers during the gold medal game in Paris. Apparently, Curry’s dazzling performance earned him the moniker “The Devil” from French commentators.
Curry, ever the good sport, laughed it off. “I thought it was hilarious,” he said, but he was quick to add, “I will not be adopting the nickname.” Despite the intensity of the nickname, it’s clear Curry took it as a backhanded compliment, acknowledging the impact he made in the gold medal showdown while keeping his light-hearted demeanor.
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Another memorable moment from the interview came when Curry discussed his relationship with longtime NBA rival, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. The two legends have faced each other in four intense NBA Finals matchups, with Curry’s Warriors coming out on top in three of them. However, James famously led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a historic comeback in the 2016 Finals, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to prevent Curry’s 73-9 Warriors from completing what could have been the best season in NBA history.
The rivalry between the two is one of the most storied in recent memory.
Reflecting on their shared history, Curry admitted that he had to adjust to “liking” James when they teamed up for Team USA during the Olympics. “I still have to get used to liking the guy,” Curry joked, referencing the competitive edge that fueled their Finals battles. While the two players have great respect for one another, their fierce rivalry clearly left a lasting impression on both.
As for the possibility of Curry and James teaming up again in the future, it remains uncertain. The idea of the two NBA icons sharing the court in anything other than an All-Star game or Olympics is tantalizing for fans, but for now, Curry is focused on continuing his already legendary career with the Warriors.
Whether it’s his on-court brilliance, his sense of humor, or his evolving relationship with past rivals, Curry continues to captivate audiences both on and off the court. His appearance on The Late Show only further cemented his status as one of basketball’s most beloved figures.
