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Stephen Curry tries shot put in warm-up (video)

2016 NBA Finals - Game Two

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 05: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shoots from the tunnel during warm ups prior to Game 2 of the 2016 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 5, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Stephen Curry skipped the Rio Olympics, but perhaps he took in some track and field during the Games.

Curry warmed up before Wednesday night’s game against the Toronto Raptors by treating shooting a basketball like a shot put.

He chose the spin technique rather than the glide.

Some shot putters have been known to be two-sport stars, most notably 1984 Olympic silver medalist Michael Carter, who went on to win three Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers.

Carter’s daughter, Michelle Carter, became the first U.S. Olympic women’s shot put champion in Rio. Ryan Crouser made it a sweep of shot put golds for the U.S.

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