Stephen Curry has already spent more than a decade in the NBA, winning four championships with the Golden State Warriors. Recently, he added another achievement to his impressive resume by winning his first gold medal in his debut Olympic appearance.
Curry’s journey to becoming one of the greatest shooters in basketball history began at a very young age. Former NBA star Eddie Johnson recently shared a story highlighting Curry’s early display of super athleticism. During an appearance on PHNX Sports, Johnson recalled playing against a young Curry when he was just seven years o
“I played this kid when he was 7 years old. This dude is shooting shots from the street. And they going in. We playing a game of 10, and this dude is going [7-0]. I said, ‘Hold up’… I’m in the NBA,” Johnson said.
Curry was the No. 7 pick by the Warriors. With the Warriors, he won back-to-back MVPs in 2015 and 2016.
Penny Hardaway Amazed by Stephen Curry’s Olympic Performance
In his debut Olympics, Curry delivered a performance that left everyone in awe. Curry’s remarkable play during the Paris Olympics, especially in the semifinal and gold medal games, put forward his extraordinary athleticism.
Penny Hardaway was among those stunned by Curry’s abilities. Hardaway expressed his amazement during an interview with Fox News Digital at Fanatics Fest.
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“I don’t get wowed easily, but wow. That’s all I can say. Those last four threes were incredible,” Hardaway said.
Stephen Curry’s clutch performance included hitting each of his final four three-pointers in the last minutes of the gold medal game, leading Team USA to a narrow 95-91 victory. His average of 30 points across both the semifinal and final games stands as the highest in Olympic history.
