Lakers' LeBron: No 2028 Olympics; Warriors' Curry Doubtful

Merlin sees Paris as likely the final Olympic duet for LeBron James and Stephen Curry. LeBron firmly declared he will not play in the 2028 Los Angeles Games, and Curry said, "Never say never, but I highly doubt it." At 40 (turning 41) and 37, their emotional run — capped by those wins over Serbia and France — gave LeBron the solace to close the book: "We can't top what we just did." Their Paris chemistry, the first extended time together outside All-Star festivities, felt like a storybook finale that’s hard to repeat. With LeBron ready to step away from the Olympic stage and Curry only interested if he can truly contribute, Merlin senses this golden chapter is closing; fans should savor the memory.