Steph Curry is given a live falcon to hold as USA Olympics basketball stars are greeted by a guard of honor

Team USA basketball arrived in Abu Dhabi to a hero’s welcome, ready to showcase their skills in a highly anticipated exhibition game. The team, which features superstars such as LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant, was greeted at their hotel by a group of local artists performing a traditional dance.

One of the highlights was when Stephen Curry, visibly in awe, encountered a live falcon, the national symbol of the UAE. Curry even had the opportunity to hold the majestic bird, generating a unique moment to the warm reception.

Team USA is riding high after a thrilling comeback against Canada. After overcoming an early double-digit deficit, the team showed its resilience and talent.

Anthony Edwards led all scorers off the bench with 13 points and three rebounds. Stephen Curry chipped in with 12 points, while Jrue Holiday added 11. Anthony Davis also made a significant impact, posting a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.

The team’s schedule in Abu Dhabi includes two exhibition games: one against Australia and the other against Serbia, which promise to be exciting matchups as part of their Olympic group preparation.

Once in France, at the Olympic Games, Team USA will play its Olympic group stage matches, beginning with Serbia, followed by South Sudan and concluding with Puerto Rico.

With such a star-studded lineup and a challenging series of games ahead, basketball fans around the world are eager to see how Team USA performs on its road to Olympic glory.