Podcast Discussion on Olympic Participation
In an engaging discussion on a podcast featuring LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Stephen Curry from the Golden State Warriors, both basketball legends indicated they are unlikely to join the U.S. men’s national basketball team for the upcoming 2028 Olympics set to take place in Los Angeles.
LeBron James’ Stance
LeBron James, who will be 43 by the time the Olympics roll around, was definite in his response, stating emphatically,
“You already know my answer; I will be watching it.”
Stephen Curry’s Tentative Position
Curry, who will be celebrating his 40th birthday in the year of the Games, expressed a more tentative stance while speaking to co-host Steve Nash on the “Mind the Game” podcast. He acknowledged the possibility but leaned towards a much lower likelihood of participating, stating,
“God willing, I still have the choice and physical option where I could impact the team. Never say never, but I highly doubt it. Highly doubt it.”
Olympic Achievements
LeBron James has an extensive Olympic history, having participated in four separate Olympic events. His Olympic accolades include a bronze medal in Athens 2004 and gold medals in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Tokyo 2020. Conversely, Stephen Curry made his Olympic debut during the 2020 Tokyo Games, where he made a significant mark with a standout performance in the gold medal match against France, helping secure victory for the United States.
Looking Ahead
Reflecting on their past achievements, James remarked on the difficulty of surpassing their recent accomplishments, saying,
“We can’t top what we just did. How we gonna top those last two games?”
Both athletes appear content to cheer from the sidelines as they move towards the next chapter of their illustrious careers.
