Team USA presents dynamic offensive strategy with LeBron James and Stephen Curry

In the current Olympic season, Team USA is excelling with the remarkably successful play strategy: ‘Too Small’. This strategy hinges on the unique combination of LeBron James, a physically dominant athlete, and Stephen Curry, the shortest player on the team. Curry generates space for James through effective screens, posing significant challenges for opposing defenders. Curry explained that this play scheme has been extremely successful in recent games. As an exceptional screensetter, he regularly causes confusion among defenders, especially when passing the ball to James. This tactic is also employed by the Golden State Warriors and has proven to be very versatile. James, who remains in exceptional form at 39 years old, leads Team USA with an average of 14.6 points per game and an impressive shooting percentage of 62.7 percent. This is particularly notable as only seven of his 47 successful shots have been three-pointers. The 'Too Small' play has allowed James to frequently drive to the basket unchallenged. While James is fulfilling his role convincingly, Curry is struggling with his personal shooting performance. With a field goal percentage of 39.1 percent and 33.9 percent from the three-point line, he is falling short of expectations. Nonetheless, he leads the team with 19 three-pointers and remains an essential part of the offense through his screens and subsequent perimeter shots. The unpredictability of the American offense has proven to be a significant advantage. Different players take on the leadership role in each game, as demonstrated by Kevin Durant with 23 points against Serbia, Bam Adebayo with 18 points against South Sudan, and Anthony Edwards with 26 points against Puerto Rico. Coach Steve Kerr emphasizes the importance of defense, particularly in the upcoming quarterfinal against Brazil. The Brazilian team will attempt to pressure the Americans with aggressive rebounding. Kerr praises Curry's defensive efforts but also highlights the importance of Derrick White, who receives valuable minutes due to his defensive prowess. The versatility and depth of the U.S. team allow the coaching staff to react flexibly to game situations. Even though Curry does not always show pinpoint shooting accuracy, he remains an integral part of the strategy that relies on a balanced team performance.