Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been selected to be the male flag-bearer for Team USA in the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
For his return to the Olympic Games, LeBron James is making USA Basketball history.
The Los Angeles Lakers star has been selected to be the male flag-bearer for Team USA in the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
The selection is notable as LeBron is the first male basketball player to carry the US flag to open the Olympics. James is also only the third US basketball player to do the honor.
Dawn Staley was the first in Athens 2024, while Sue Bird was the second for Tokyo 2020.
Seeing action in his first Olympics since 2012, LeBron has hardly missed a beat for Team USA even as he nears the age of 40.
In the team’s most recent outing for the USA Basketball Showcase, LeBron hit the game-winner as the Americans escaped a tough challenge from Olympic first-timers South Sudan.
[Related: LeBron James saves the day as Team USA comes back to beat South Sudan in USA Basketball Showcase]
LeBron has two Olympic gold medals from his previous stints with Team USA, taking the title in London 2012 and Bejing 2008. He also has a bronze from Athens 2004.
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Story summary:
- LeBron James makes history as the first male basketball player chosen to carry the US flag at the Olympic Opening Ceremonies, marking a milestone for USA Basketball.
- Returning after a decade, LeBron James continues to dominate for Team USA, showcasing his prowess with a crucial game-winning shot in the USA Basketball Showcase against South Sudan.
- With two gold medals and a bronze already to his name, LeBron James aims for further Olympic glory in Paris 2024, proving age is no barrier to his performance.
[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital team. The summary was generated by AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]