Interestingly, the Clippers Batum s interpretation of the Warriors Curry s heroic deeds in the Olympics is extraordinary

Clippers player Nicholas Batum talks about the crushing defeats Stephen Curry has brought to him and France at the Paris Olympics

Given the US dominance in the Olympics over the past fifteen years, it is easy to feel numb to the US winning gold. Although competition in international competition is more intense than ever, many Americans still believe that any game that fails to hit the podium is a failure. However, at the Paris Summer Olympics, a completely different phenomenon occurred. Its name is Stephen Curry.

Granted, the disappointing performance at the FIBA ​​World Cup in 2023 has increased the suspense of the game, but being able to see the greatest scorer in history make his career the most important global stage is undoubtedly a TV show for hardcore basketball fans. National pride, outstanding long-range shooting ability, and the charm of "City of Light" form this fascinating combination.

When it comes to a four-time NBA championship, a player who ranks among the top ten or top fifteen best players in history, the Olympic moments rarely occupy such an important position. But Curry's performance in France last year was so impressive. The Golden State Warriors legendary star broke out in the medal battle, saving the United States, avoiding the fate of being upset by Serbia led by Nikola Jokic, and bursting out in a pivotal moment against the hosts in the final.

With the French team's strong counterattack, narrowing the gap to 3 points, Curry got into the form and scored half of the 24 points in the last three minutes of the game. He tortured not only the defensive players, but also the home fans who couldn't bear to see the French team missed the grand coronation ceremony held at the Bessi Stadium. One of the victims is reflecting on the experience. Believe it or not, he is grateful for his participation in the late breakout of this classic game.

Los Angeles Clippers forward and proud French player Nicholas Batum is still in awe of Curry's heroic performance, which consolidates the US team's 98-87 victory. He saw the Olympic defeat as a medal of honor and felt a little comfort in the end of defeating the team with a fatal three-pointer.

Stephen Curry confuses France and everyone else

"Usually, when you have something bad, you don't want to see it, but I look back at that round again and think, 'How did he do it?' ... They had to take out his (Stephen Curry)'s best two minutes to beat us," Batum said on the podcast show "Young Man and Trio" via ClutchPoints.

With less than 35 seconds left, Stephen Curry made a three-pointer overhead from Batum and Evan Fournier, one of his most iconic "Good Night" celebration moves. The gold medal is likely already in the hands of the US team, but the sensational point guard surprised basketball fans all over the world with that three-pointer. And this part comes at the expense of Batum.

However, he didn't mind. The respected veteran tried his best to show the resilience France needed to advance to the final. This is why the Clippers value him so much. Last season, he averaged 17.5 minutes per game, contributing 4.0 points and 2.8 rebounds, and shooting from long distances as high as 43.3%. However, most importantly, he performed well on the defensive end.

Nicolas Batum is expected to accept a $4.9 million player option this summer, which could be the last NBA season of his career.

But no matter how his career ends, the 36-year-old will always remember the final moment of that Olympic final. It is good to stand on the right side of history, but participating in it is also a kind of outbreak in Paris is obviously of great significance.