Stephen Curry’s fourth-quarter three-point barrage played a pivotal role in securing the United States’ Olympic gold medal on Saturday.
In the gold-medal game against France, Curry put on a shooting masterclass. He finished with 24 points, making eight three-pointers, five of which came in the decisive fourth quarter, leading Team USA to a 98–87 victory. In his Olympic debut, Curry proved to be the game-changer in multiple matchups, with none more significant than his performance in the final against France.
Curry’s last three-pointer, a dagger that sealed the win for the U.S., was followed by his signature “night-night” celebration, directed at the pro-France crowd in Paris.
The moment Curry made the gesture, social media exploded with fans and commentators making the same joke. The jokes all revolved around Curry “putting the Louvre to sleep”—a playful nod to the French landmark famous for its priceless works of art. Fans couldn’t resist drawing the connection between Curry’s performance and one of the most iconic symbols of France, turning his celebration into a viral sensation.
The score was 82-79 with 2:58 remaining until…
Steph made three (85-79)
KD FTs (87-79)
Steph made three (90-81)
Steph made three (93-94)
Steph made three (96-87)All in a span of 2 minutes and 23 seconds. pic.twitter.com/thJ9sdqoud
— CJ (@MustSeeJay) August 10, 2024
I’d say hang it in the Louvre but not sure Steph is allowed in the Louvre ever again. pic.twitter.com/sGcrUD33pv
— Benjamin Cruz (@cruzkontrol) August 10, 2024
HANG IT IN THE LOUVRE
(📸: Jamie Squire) pic.twitter.com/SRS9fxTc15
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) August 10, 2024
Main exhibit hall at the Louvre: pic.twitter.com/2c6AXuJkcC
— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) August 10, 2024
Hang it in the Louvre. And bring the whole museum back to America. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/0EWyDYAIkR
— neeraj berry (@neerajberry) August 10, 2024
WE PUT TOO MUCH IN THE LOUVRE BUT MY GOD STEPH DOING THE NIGHT NIGHT IN THE OLYMPICS HAS TO GO IN THERE pic.twitter.com/H0TLRvvfzn
— Jessica Benson (@jessbensontv) August 10, 2024
Hang this in the Louvre! Steph Curry is remarkable! pic.twitter.com/m4MGS8vW5j
— A man has no name (@Zandy_WH) August 10, 2024
