USA basketball: If Stephen Curry continues to struggle, how long can Steve Kerr keep playing him?

At the very least, Kerr might have to consider removing Curry from the starting lineup

By and large, the United States men's basketball has looked fantastic through its first two games of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Individually, a few guys have struggled to find their footing. None more so than Stephen Curry, who finished 1 for 9 and missed all six of his 3-pointers in the Americans' win over South Sudan. 

Tracing back to Team USA's final two exhibition games, Curry is now 13 for 40 over his last four outings. Over that same span, he's missed 22 of his 29 3-pointers. Among nine guys who've received minutes in both games, he's been by far the worst player on the U.S. team. 

Call it a small sample, but this entire tournament is a small sample. It's not like Curry has a couple of weeks to get going. After their final group-stage matchup against Puerto Rico on Saturday, the Americans will be in one-and-done territory. A single hiccup and the gold medal is gone.