Best of Paris 2024 men’s basketball: Top performers — points, rebounds, assists
The Olympic Games Paris 2024 men’s basketball tournament is officially over, a remarkable event that was one for the books.
The United States — led by LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant — claimed its fifth consecutive Olympic title in the French capital, extending a winning streak that began at Beijing 2008.
They defeated hosts France 98-87 for the gold on Saturday, 10 August, who are now on their third Olympic silver medal in the event, while Serbia — fronted by Nikola Jokic — went home with the bronze after beating Germany 93-83.
With the dust now beginning to settle on an epic tournament featuring some of the sport’s biggest-ever stars, Olympics.com runs the rule over the top statistical performers at Paris 2024 as well as those that went above and beyond.
Paris 2024 men’s basketball: Noteworthy performances
Most points in a single game
- Steph Curry (USA) - 36 points vs Serbia, 95-91
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (GRE) - 34 points vs Canada, 79-86
- Bruno Caboclo (BRA) - 33 points vs Japan, 102-84
Triple-doubles
LeBron James and Nikola Jokic produced the fourth and fifth-ever Olympic triple-doubles while competing in Paris.
James, having notched a triple-double previously at London 2012 (vs. Australia) became the first person ever to achieve the feat twice at an Olympic Games.
- LeBron James (USA) - vs Serbia 95-91, 16 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists
- Nikola Jokic (SRB) - vs Germany 93-83, 19 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists
Kevin Durant: USA Basketball history
Durant, now the first four-time Olympic gold medallist in men's Olympic basketball history, also wrote another record while on the hardcourt in Paris.
During the United States' quarter-final against Brazil, the 35-year-old surpassed the legendary Lisa Leslie to become Team USA's leading Olympic basketball scorer.
Durant finishes Paris with an Olympic career total of 518 points.
'Chef' Steph Curry: Saving the best until last
Curry had a comparatively slow start to his first-ever Olympic campaign in Paris, but once the 36-year-old found his feet the superstar was nigh unstoppable.
Curry scored 60 points across the semi-final and final, making 17-of-26 three-pointers to help the USA win their fifth consecutive Olympic crown.
Best of men's basketball at Paris 2024: Points per game leaders
Best of men's basketball at Paris 2024: Assists per game leaders
Best of men's basketball at Paris 2024: Rebounds per game leaders
Best of men's basketball at Paris 2024: Blocks per game leaders