STATELINE, NV – JULY 14: Tee shot on the 7th hole during opening day of the 2023 American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on July 14, 2023 in Stateline, Nevada. Stephen Curry of the NBA Golden State Warriors hits. (Photo by Isaiah Vasquez/Getty Images)
This summer, Stephen Curry, along with LeBron James and Kevin Durant, will head to Paris in pursuit of one of the few pieces of hardware he doesn't own: Olympic gold. As Curry heads overseas in a few weeks, one of his most famous hobbies will take a backseat.
Curry announced in a statement Tuesday afternoon that he will not be participating in the 2024 American Century Championship, a celebrity golf tournament to be held in mid-July, ending his consecutive championship to pursue international sporting achievement. missed the opportunity.
“I'm disappointed that I won't be able to defend my title at the American Century Championships in Tahoe this summer, but this is my chance to represent my country and win my first gold medal, hopefully at the 2024 Olympics.” I'm not going to miss out on hosting the event in Paris. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity,” Curry said in a statement. “I look forward to returning to Lake Tahoe next July and in the years to come and making even more memories. In the meantime, Del and Seth will be representing the Curry family in my absence.” I know they will, but I'll be very disappointed if one of them doesn't come home with another trophy on the mantelpiece!”
Curry had no shortage of bright moments en route to winning the 2023 championship, but the highlight was his 152-yard hole-in-one. He became the first African-American champion in the tournament's 35-year history and the first active player to win since Al Del Greco of the Tennessee Titans in 2000.
“We've learned that the one thing Stephen Curry can't do is be in two places at the same time,” John Miller, president of acquisitions and partnerships at NBC Sports, said in a statement. I prayed. He hinted at Curry's return for Paris and the 2025 Games.
Following Wednesday's practice round and Thursday's Celebrity Am, the tournament will be held July 12-14 and will feature 84 athletes and entertainers, with a list that includes Seth Curry, Dell Curry, Jerry… Rice, Steve Young, Charles Woodson, and others.
Curry's resume includes three gold medals at the 2014 FIBA Men's World Cup, 2010 FIBA Men's World Championship, and 2007 Global Games, and one silver medal at the 2007 FIBA Men's U19 World Championship. , this summer will be the first time. The 36-year-old will compete in the Olympics. In addition to Curry, James and Durant, Team USA, led by Steve Kerr, includes Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton and Bam. Adebayo and Jrue Holiday will play.