NBA superstar Curry targets Tokyo Olympic challenge
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors smiles during practice and media availability as part of the 2019 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California June 4, 2019. — AFP pic
The Golden State Warriors sharp-shooter, who has captured world titles with Team USA, pulled out of the 2016 Rio Olympic squad with injury but appears set to join a Dream Team at next year’s Games that could also boast the likes of LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard.“I haven’t played in the Olympics before. I’ve played in two World Cup teams so I’ve had the experience of representing my country.
“It speaks to how the game of basketball is growing everywhere. For him to be a trailblazer in terms of doing something that has never been done is good for this country.”
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