Watch: Steph Curry's picture-perfect lob paves way for LeBron James' spectacular alley-oop dunk
Steph Curry and LeBron James combined to provide an unforgettable moment for basketball fans. Steph and LeBron, who have inspired and enthralled millions around the world for more than a decade, made hoops fans jump out of their seats in delight for the umpteenth time on Wednesday.
The internet-breaking moment transpired during Team USA's exhibition game against Canada at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday. With 5:32 remaining in the third quarter, Team USA forced a turnover from Canada and the ball ended up being in LeBron's hand in transition.
The four-time NBA Finals MVP took one dribble and hurled a quick one-handed pass to Steph, who was running on the left side. The stage was set for a highlight play that would send the social media into a frenzy.
After collecting the pass from LeBron James, the Golden State Warriors' poster boy didn't even take a dribble. Curry lobbed the ball right at the rim from his left hand and perfectly set up what was to come next.
LeBron James elevated and unleashed a vicious one-handed dunk. The crowd inside the T-Mobile Arena went berserk as the screaming and hollering escalated to a deafening level. Here's the video:
Steph Curry's reaction said it all. The one-time NBA Finals MVP was pumped and thrilled, as he had a bright smile on his face.
Fans react to Steph Curry setting up LeBron James for a dunk
Since news broke about Steph Curry and LeBron James teaming up for the Paris Olympics, there was a palpable amount of excitement among fans. The excitement was mainly in anticipation of watching moments like the alley-oop dunk that transpired on Wednesday.
Social media went into overdrive as soon as the two superstars combined for a spectacular alley-oop dunk. One fan was thrilled that the wait to watch Steph and LeBron combine for a magical play finally came to an end.
"We’ve wanted this for so long."
Another was left awe and dropped a candid reaction.
"Goat to Goat."
Other fans wondered what it would be like if Steph and LeBron played on the same team in the NBA.
"Bron and Steph would be an unstoppable duo," commented a fan.
"Steph and bron lowkey wanna play with each other," wrote another.
Fans are now waiting to watch Steph Curry and LeBron James set the Olympics on fire with more such plays.
"We’re in for a treat this Olympics," said a fan.
"Olympics about to be CRAZY," commented another X user.
Meanwhile, Team USA defeated Canada 86-72 in the exhibition game on Wednesday. Steph scored 12 points, while LeBron chipped in with seven points.
Team USA will be in action next on July 15, Monday, when they take the floor against Australia.