Meanwhile, the sports world is cheering on the home stretch towards Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Two basketball legends—LeBron James and Stephen Curry—just made waves when they cast doubt on whether they will show up. James will be 43 by the time of the Games. With four Olympics and a total of three golds and one bronze representing his amazing talent on and off the field, he was definitely a fierce competitor. Curry will be just shy of 40 years old. In the past he has been pretty clear that he’d rather not participate in such an event.
In an insightful conversation between these two great athletes, they talk about what they could do in Tokyo 2021. Legacy or no legacy, James was the least bit enthusiastic, replying, “You already know my answer.” This comment shows he will not be likely to sign up. His advanced age and the intense physical demands of this strongman competition might be weighing heavily on his deciding.
Curry made his Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris Games, where he delivered a legendary performance in the gold medal game against France. His contributions were central to Team USA’s gold medal performance, further cementing his legacy as one of basketball’s greatest. Even with this winning experience behind him, Curry expressed hesitation when it came to committing to another Olympic cycle in 2028. In a conversation with Steve Nash, who was co-hosting “Mind the Game,” Curry remarked, “God willing, I still have the choice and physical option where I could impact the team.” He still hopes to be involved. He is also acutely aware of the physical toll aging can take.
Curry’s potential absence from the 2028 Olympics would mark a significant change for Team USA, as he has quickly become one of its most impactful players. James has a storied Olympic past. He won a bronze medal in the 2004 Games and golds in 2008, 2012, and now, 2024. Both of these icons could take a more subdued position on the world stage. This new development begs the question of what this means for Team USA’s future basketball roster.
While fans remain hopeful for a grand finale featuring these two legends on an Olympic stage, the realities of age and physicality cannot be ignored. Both are discovering their way in careers and thinking about what’s next for them. At the same time, the basketball community continues to hope and wait for news of their involvement in the 2028 Olympics.
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