Stephen Curry finally played in the Olympics in 2024. Fans had waited years for that moment. He ended the tournament with a gold medal and a perfect storybook finish. Many people thought this would push him toward one more Olympic run in 2028. But this week, he surprised everyone with a very honest answer.
Curry was on LeBron James and Steve Nash’s podcast. They asked him if he would think about playing for Team USA again in four years. His reply was calm and very real. He said his answer was completely different from what he told LeBron a year ago. Back then he sounded open to 2028. Now he is not so sure.
He said that if his body stays healthy and he still has the ability to help the team, then he will at least have the choice. But he also said he highly doubts he will play again. He said “never say never,” but the way he spoke made it clear that he is thinking deeply about how long he can keep performing at the highest level. He will be forty by the time the 2028 Olympics start. That is a big factor for him. He knows the standard for Team USA is extremely high and he does not want to play if he cannot give his best.
LeBron answered with a laugh, but it also felt like a message. He said they cannot top what they did in 2024. That team was special. It had star players at the perfect time in their careers. It was a rare mix of talent, experience and motivation. They brought USA Basketball back to the top in Paris and everyone knew how unique that group was.
The conversation spread quickly online. Steve Nash also shared how impressed he was with the team’s chemistry and professionalism. It reminded people just how magical that run was. It was not just about skill. It was about the way the players connected, even though many of them were older and nearing the later stages of their careers.
If Curry decides not to play in 2028, it will be a big shift for Team USA. The next generation will take full control. Young stars like Anthony Edwards, Paolo Banchero, and Tyrese Haliburton will become the main faces of the team. Curry did not shut the door on being involved. He hinted that he wants to stay connected to the program even if that means working in a different role.
For now nothing is official. The door is still slightly open. But his words made one thing very clear. If he is in Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics, he might not be wearing a jersey. He might be helping in a different way, while the next wave of American talent takes the court.