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LeBron James to lead Team USA as flagbearer at Paris Olympics

LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, will serve as the male flagbearer for Team USA at the Paris Olympics, the USOPC announced on Monday. James, 39, was selected by his fellow US Olympians for the honor at Friday’s opening ceremony on the river Seine. The female flagbearer will be announced on Tuesday.

“It’s an incredible honor to represent the United States on this global stage, especially in a moment that can bring the whole world together,” Los Angeles Lakers forward James said in a statement from the USOPC. “For a kid from Akron, this responsibility means everything to not only myself, but to my family, all the kids in my hometown, my teammates, fellow Olympians, and so many people across the country with big aspirations. Sports have the power to bring us all together, and I’m proud to be a part of this important moment.”

The ceremony on the Seine will mark the first time a Summer Olympics has opened outside the main stadium.

James, a gold medalist in 2008 and 2012, will join another NBA star in bearing the flag at the ceremony. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, a two-time NBA MVP and 2021 league champion, will carry the flag for Greece.

(Source: AFP)

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