Steph Curry had achieved nearly everything in his illustrious basketball career—multiple NBA championships, MVP awards, and the title of the greatest shooter in the history of the game.
However, one piece of hardware had eluded him: an Olympic gold medal. That changed at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Curry delivered a performance that was nothing short of legendary, securing his place in the annals of basketball history.
In the gold-medal game against France, with the pressure at its peak, Curry showcased the clutch shooting that has defined his career. His jaw-dropping three-pointers in the final moments of the game left fans in awe, a display reminiscent of his most memorable moments with the Golden State Warriors. Team USA’s 98-87 victory over France was a testament to Curry’s ability to rise to the occasion, and it earned him the one accolade that had been missing from his collection.
After the final buzzer sounded and the celebrations with teammates and family at Accor Arena began to wind down, Curry decided to take the party to the streets of Paris. Armed with a cigar and a bottle of French champagne, the NBA’s all-time leader in three-pointers let loose, soaking in the moment of his Olympic triumph.
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Clad in a hoodie emblazoned with “NUIT. NUIT.”—French for “night, night”—Curry’s attire was a playful nod to his signature celebration, one that he had showcased on the court just hours earlier. It was almost as if Curry had predicted the outcome, knowing that he would once again close the curtains on his opponents in classic fashion. The iconic image of Curry, champagne in hand and Paris as the backdrop, was a moment that fans joked should be “hung in the Louvre”—a fitting tribute to his unforgettable performance against France’s rising star, Victor Wembanyama.
Curry wasn’t the only one basking in the glory of the moment. His teammate, Anthony Edwards, joined in the festivities, though it was clear from his awkward handling of the champagne that he might need some practice in the art of celebration—a skill he’ll hopefully get more opportunities to perfect if he leads the Minnesota Timberwolves to future NBA championships.
In typical Curry fashion, he downplayed the difficulty of his final three-pointer, humorously referring to it as a “heave” due to fatigue. But if his spirited celebration on the streets of Paris was any indication, Curry had plenty of energy left to savor his long-awaited Olympic victory.
As Curry partied in the City of Light, it was clear that this gold medal meant as much to him as any of his other accomplishments. The Paris streets echoed with chants of “MVP,” a reminder that even in a career as storied as his, there are still new heights to reach and new memories to create. With this Olympic gold, Curry has cemented his legacy not just as a basketball legend, but as a global icon who continues to captivate and inspire fans around the world.
