Stephen Curry and LeBron James Spark Rumors During 2024 Paris Olympics Amid Fake Social Media Post
During the 2024 Paris Olympics, Stephen Curry and LeBron James were the talk of the tournament, not just for their impressive on-court performance, but also for their close camaraderie. Their strong connection fueled speculation in NBA circles about a potential future partnership, with many wondering if they might team up in the NBA. This buzz gained even more traction when an X user named “blonded” shared what appeared to be a screenshot from Curry’s Instagram story, hinting at a possible move to the Los Angeles Lakers.
The alleged screenshot showed the Golden State Warriors star in a photoshopped Lakers jersey. The image included a caption supposedly from Curry that read, “Stop sending me this pic @[LeBron James’ official IG Handle],” with another line stating, “Looks good though,” implying that LeBron James might have privately sent Curry the image. The post seemed to suggest that Curry was teasing fans about the idea of joining LeBron in Los Angeles, leading to a flurry of excitement and speculation among fans.
However, it was soon revealed that the image was a fake. The X community quickly noted that the post was likely created to generate engagement, misleading many into believing it was real. When fans checked Curry’s Instagram and didn’t find the story, some assumed it had been deleted, further fueling the confusion. The timing of this fake post was particularly convincing given Curry and LeBron’s recent bond during the Olympics.
STEPHS NEW IG STORY? WTF pic.twitter.com/gKEekoyOBm
— blonded🌎💫 (@BlondedDynasty) August 22, 2024
Adding to the speculation was Curry’s recent change to his Instagram bio, where he updated it from “Guard for the Warriors” to “Olympic gold medalist.” This change led to rumors that Curry might be considering the end of his long tenure with the Golden State Warriors. However, it appears that the bio change was simply Curry’s way of celebrating his first Olympic gold medal, rather than hinting at any impending move.
The X user who shared the fake story took advantage of the perfect moment to spread the false narrative, capitalizing on the hype surrounding Curry and LeBron’s relationship. Despite the rampant rumors, there has been no official trade request from Curry, and if there were any truth to the rumors, prominent NBA insiders like Shams Charania and Adrian Wojnarowski would have reported it.
Furthermore, if Curry had publicly shared a photo of LeBron James attempting to recruit him to the Lakers, it could have led to serious tampering charges, something that the savvy Warriors guard would likely avoid.
Currently, Stephen Curry has two years left on his four-year, $215 million contract extension with the Warriors. By waiting until the next offseason, Curry could sign a new two-year, $130 million extension, potentially locking him in with the Warriors through the 2026-27 season, allowing him to finish his career in Golden State. Given the Lakers’ financial commitments to Anthony Davis and LeBron James, taking on such a hefty extension for Curry would be financially unfeasible, making a move to Los Angeles unlikely from both a practical and economic standpoint.
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