Watch: Steph Curry and Anthony Edwards link up for meet & greet with USA Table Tennis team
The USA Basketball Men's Olympic Team has always looked strong with talented players such as Steph Curry and Anthony Edwards being right in the mix. Before they take on Puerto Rico on Saturday, the Warriors star and Timberwolves guard were spotted meeting the USA Table Tennis team during its practice.
Edwards exchanged high-fives and Curry signed some merchandise while sharing a picture with the team. The clip was shared on X(formerly Twitter) by user Maia Shibutani. The post garnered over 11.7K views and 86 likes on the platform.
There's immense pressure on Team USA to bring home the Olympic gold medal. After finishing fourth in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, the team is expected to redeem itself on the international court.
However, what's incredible is the number of superstars present on the roster. Lakers' LeBron James, Suns' Kevin Durant, Celtics' Jayson Tatum, and 76ers' Joel Embiid on the same team is a dream for any basketball fan.
Steph Curry remains addressed shooting struggles in the 2024 Paris Olympics
Steph Curry is regarded as one of the most elite shooters in NBA history. His capability to be a tough shotmaker and create space for his looks has made him a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses.
However, he has struggled with his shot from beyond the arc (3-of-13 shooting) during Team USA's head-to-head meetings against Serbia and South Sudan. He struggled the most against South Sudan when he couldn't get into a proper rhythm with his shot and the squad's offensive process.
ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported the Warriors superstar addressed his situation and acknowledged that opposing teams could key in on him defensively.
"You're always annoyed," Curry said. "... You want to make shots. ... I know teams are going to be locked in on tracking me. So that puts a little more pressure on the shots you get. I kind of forced a couple [vs. South Sudan]. You go from shooting 20-something a game to maybe 6-to-10, so you have to be ready for them."
It's not common to see the three-point marksman miss so many shots that he normally makes. However, it is normal for renowned shooters to run into the occasional rough-shooting nights as they go cold on the court.
In his 15 seasons in the NBA, Curry is a career average 42.6% shooter from three-point range off 9.2 attempts per game.