As Stephen Curry prepares to make his Olympic debut with Team USA Basketball later this month, fans are eager to see the basketball maestro add another accolade to his illustrious career. At 36, Curry has achieved nearly everything in the world of professional basketball, but there’s one simple trick that eludes him: spinning a basketball on his finger.
During a recent interaction with the NBA’s social media team, the 10-time NBA All-Star confessed that despite his profound skills with a basketball, this playful trick remains out of his reach. The revelation has surprised many fans and followers on social media, highlighting that even the greatest athletes have their quirky limitations. Interestingly, Curry is not alone in this regard within Team USA. Joel Embiid, another prominent member of the team, also shared that he cannot perform the trick. Embiid, who started playing basketball at the relatively late age of 15, finds himself in good company with Curry.
The playful banter about these limitations among teammates has not only lightened the mood but also brought out humorous exchanges, with Kevin Durant commenting on Embiid’s revelation as sickening, a comment that has since gained popularity online.
As Team USA gears up for the Olympics, these lighthearted moments provide a glimpse into the camaraderie and human side of these high-caliber athletes, reminding fans that perfection encompasses a spectrum of abilities, including some that are just for fun.
