The Golden State Warriors star hit four 3-pointers in the final three minutes of the game, ending France’s hopes of a gold medal in men’s basketball.
Jayson Tatum said that while his limited minutes for Team USA was a “tough personal experience” he won’t let it affect his decision about playing in 2028.
Team USA wins its fifth straight Olympic gold medal in men’s basketball after defeating France.
Steph Curry hit four 3-pointers in the final three minutes to secure a fifth straight gold medal for the Americans in men’s basketball.
As expected long before competition began, Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Team USA defeated Victor Wembanyama and host France, 98-87, on Saturday in Paris, making it five straight Olympic gold medals for the United States in men’s basketball.
Team USA center Joel Embiid, who also has French citizenship, says he plans to keep going at the crowd even as the U.S. faces France in the gold medal game.
Team USA recruited Joel Embiid to make life difficult on Nikola Jokic, and he did just that on Thursday.
The United States is leading the medal count at the Summer Games with a total of 103 medals.
NBA fans ranging from Lisa Leslie to Patrick Mahomes were in awe of Curry and Team USA’s win.
The United States came back from a 17-point deficit against the Nikola Jokic-led Serbia team to advance to the gold medal game.