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Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry has opened up about his experience playing alongside LeBron James and the Olympics, and it's got fans dreaming about the pair teaming up in the NBA.
James and Curry were among a star-studded USA roster at the Games in Paris this past summer where, led by Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, the Stars and Stripes claimed a fifth successive gold medal.
"The fact that we actually got to be team-mates - not just in any game like an All-Star game or whatever, but in high stakes basketball with a lot on the line - I think there's a deepened respect and friendship there," Curry told People of his enjoyment of playing with the four-time NBA MVP.
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"Hopefully, there will be more experiences in the future, even if we're team-mates or not."
At 39 years of age, James rolled back the clock at the Olympics, producing some of his best form as he was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.
The King averaged 14.2 points and team-high averages of 8.2 rebounds and 10.2 assists. His assists return set a new Team USA Olympic record.
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Curry wasn't at his best in the tournament's earlier rounds but he came alive with the gold medal on the line. Against the host nation - who were led by 7ft 4ins NBA sensation Victor Wembanyama - the superstar guard scored 12 points in the fourth quarter and finished with 24 points in the win.
And the 35-year-old, who is considered the greatest shooter in NBA history and arguably in the conversation to be regarded as the best player of all time, spoke glowingly of James and his remarkable longevity.
"It's everything that most people don't get to see," Curry said.
"It's the time on the recovery table, it's the time in the weight room, it's day in, day out.
"That little bit of investment in preparing your body and your mind to perform. There's nothing really glamorous about it. It's extremely hard work. It gets monotonous at times and dealing with all the bumps and bruises of being an athlete, injuries that you have and all that type of stuff, it's a grind.
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"I think we motivated each other even more, to however much longer we have left playing."
Curry's endorsement of LeBron might be considered by some as a plea for the Warriors to trade for the LA Lakers legend.
But Golden State don't seem to need any help this season, with eight wins from 10 games to sit third in the Western Conference.
Topics: NBA, Basketball, Steph Curry , Lebron James, LA Lakers
Ryan Baldi