Team USA had a disappointing run on this year’s FIBA World Cup, but it looks like things might be better at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Golden State Warriors’ superstar Stephen Curry told ESPN on Wednesday that he intends to play for his country next summer.
“That is the plan, for sure,” – Curry told ESPN. “You know, obviously knock on wood, you don’t want any injuries or things like that to interfere.”
Curry made his international debut at 2007 FIBA Under-19 World Championship, where he helped Team USA win a silver medal. Later, he was part of the teams at FIBA World Cups in 2010 and 2014, winning gold medal both times.
However, if he ends up playing in Tokyo next year, that would be the first time for Curry to compete at the Olympics. The two times NBA MVP was close to playing for Team USA at 2016 Olympics in Brazil, but withdrew himself from consideration due to injury concerns.
“Definitely wanna go,” – he added. “I’ve never been on the Olympic team. I’ve been on two World Cup Championship gold medal teams. But the Olympics is the experience that I want. And next year will hopefully be it.”
Several other high-profile players hinted that they could be part of Team USA at the 2020 Olympics including Curry’s teammate Draymond Green and Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar LeBron James.
