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On a worldwide Olympic stage with a gold medal at stake, Team USA captured the attention of the basketball world with its thrilling 98-87 victory over host nation France.
Stephen Curry’s late-game heroics, LeBron James’ timeless endurance, and Kevin Durant’s scoring prowess were pivotal in securing the win. The victory showcased the depth of talent and skill within the Team USA roster, garnering admiration from fans and players alike. Here’s a glimpse into the reactions of some prominent figures in the basketball community:
### Player Reactions
1, 2, 3 Gold!!!! pic.twitter.com/xFrtezbTrv
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) August 10, 2024
Steph crazy lol
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) August 10, 2024
WE WITNESSING GREATNESS! Wow🐐
#30— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) August 10, 2024
Steph went into God Mode
— Josh Hart (@joshhart) August 10, 2024
### Celebrity Reactions
Congrats to 🇺🇲 on getting gold again. Unreal game!! France fought hard with waaaaay less weapons and had a strong chance if it wasn’t for Steph’s genius. Kudos!! So much fun!!
— Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) August 10, 2024
Last month, I had a chance to meet with the men’s @usabasketball team before they went to Paris.
So proud of them for bringing home the gold! Shout out to legends @KingJames, @StephenCurry30, and @KDTrey5. pic.twitter.com/4ivRluQfHI
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 10, 2024
The victory not only solidified Team USA’s basketball dominance but also highlighted the camaraderie and sportsmanship shared by players and fans worldwide. The passion and skill displayed during the game will be remembered as a moment of basketball greatness.