Imagine running into Stephen Curry at Costco. That’s what happened earlier today when the NBA star, casually shopping without a bodyguard in sight, sent fans into a frenzy. MVP chants broke out right in the store as Curry’s loyal Bay Area supporters showed him the same love he receives on the court. It’s the kind of enthusiasm that’s only grown since Curry cemented his commitment to the Warriors with a one-year, $62.5 million extension, quelling any whispers of a potential team-up with LeBron James.
LeBron and Steph’s recent Paris Olympics victory, where they joined forces to bring home the gold for Team USA, stirred up a wave of speculation about a possible NBA collaboration. While Curry pledged his loyalty to Golden State, LeBron kept the door slightly open, saying, “I have no idea” when asked if he’d ever team up with Curry again. However, with Curry locked into his Warriors deal and LeBron nearing the end of his career, any future team-up is looking more and more like a fan’s dream than a real possibility.
Reflecting on their Olympic partnership, LeBron said, “It was everything and more… Something that I’ll remember from my basketball career for the rest of my life.” The two megastars delivered unforgettable moments in Paris, with LeBron taking MVP honors and Curry claiming his first Olympic gold. If that’s the only time we’ll see them join forces, they made it count.
For now, fans will have to settle for a different kind of showdown, as Steph’s Warriors face LeBron’s Lakers in Las Vegas tomorrow. Could a Steph-LeBron duo ever come to fruition, or was their Olympic run a one-time-only treat? Fans will keep dreaming, but Curry’s Costco appearance—and the unbreakable MVP chant—show that his place in Golden State is rock-solid.
