LeBron James and Steph Curry created a moment that basketball fans will never forget. On Wednesday, hoops fans were thrilled to see Steph and LeBron again, as they have inspired and captivated millions of people worldwide for over a decade.
The viral scene happened on Wednesday during Team USA’s exhibition match versus Canada at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. When Team USA forced a mistake from Canada with 5:32 left in the third quarter, LeBron got possession of the ball during a transition.
Steph was racing on the left side when the four-time NBA Finals MVP took a dribble and quickly sent a one-handed ball to him. Everything was set up for a highlight show that would make people go crazy on social media.
The poster child for the Golden State Warriors didn’t even take a dribble after he received the pass from LeBron James. Curry skillfully set up what was to happen next as he threw the ball with his left hand right at the rim.
LeBron James got to his feet and launched an explosive one-handed slam. The yelling and hollering inside the T-Mobile Arena reached an unbearable volume, sending the crowd into a frenzy. This is the video:
Steph Curry’s response was quite telling. The former MVP of the NBA Finals had a big smile on his face and was beaming with excitement.
Steph Curry sets up LeBron James for a slam, and fans react.
There was a noticeable buzz among fans ever since it was announced that Steph Curry and LeBron James will be teaming up for the Olympics in Paris. The main reason for the enthusiasm was the expectation of witnessing events like the alley-oop dunk that happened on Wednesday.
As soon as the two superstars linked for an incredible alley-oop slam, social media went crazy. One fan was overjoyed that the anticipation of witnessing Steph and LeBron’s incredible play had finally ended.
“We’ve wanted this for so long.”
Another was stunned and responded honestly.
“Goat to Goat.”
What would it be like to play on the same NBA team as LeBron James and Steph Curry, questioned other fans.
A fan said, “Bron and Steph would be an unstoppable duo.”Another said, “Steph and Bron lowkey wanna play with each other.”Now, fans are hoping to see more of these plays, as Steph Curry and LeBron James light up the Olympics.
One admirer remarked, “This Olympics are going to be amazing.”
“We’re going to have an insane Olympics,” another X user remarked.
In the meantime, on Wednesday, Team USA won the exhibition game against Canada, 86-72. LeBron contributed seven points, and Steph scored twelve.
The next game that Team USA will play is on Monday, July 15, against Australia.