Curry’s postgame celebration with LeBron James was already worthy of a spot in the Louvre, as captured in an iconic photo from the instant classic. But Curry’s dominance was perhaps best illustrated by a stunning image taken by Ezra Shaw of Getty Images, where the Golden State Warriors star appears to be floating in mid-air, celebrating his team’s victory after the final buzzer.
Scoring an Olympic career-high 36 points, Curry left his Serbian opponents in awe, as shown in a memorable shot by Aytac Unal/Anadolu via Getty Images. Yet the most remarkable aspect of Curry’s performance was his three-point shooting. He made nine of his 14 attempts from beyond the arc, just one short of tying the Olympic record for most three-pointers in a game.
One of Curry’s three-point shots was captured in a legendary photo by Garrett Ellwood. The image shows the All-Star guard releasing his shot with his teammates in the background reacting in pure amazement. Kevin Durant and Anthony Edwards are seen looking at Curry with joy and excitement, Tyrese Haliburton bracing for the moment, and Bam Adebayo making the iconic gesture of “ice in his veins” to honor one of the most clutch shooters ever.
These close-up shots have become a viral sensation, showcasing all-time greatness in a single frame.
“I got lost in the moment, realizing the magnitude of this stage and what’s at stake for this team,” Curry reflected in the postgame interview. “This has been the most fun I’ve had in a long time. To dig deep with this group and come away with a win is something really special.”
