LeBron James will hoist the flag America At the opening ceremony Paris 2024 Olympic GamesThis Friday, July 27th and will become the first NBA player in history to earn this distinction.
He United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) James will make his fourth appearance on Monday Olympic Games, was chosen as the male standard bearer. Meanwhile, the female representative will be announced soon.
from Tokyo 2020, the International Olympic Committee allows each country to choose two flag bearers, one male and one female. James, 39, who has missed the past two Olympics, was selected by his fellow athletes through a voting process led by the USOPC Athletic Commission, which includes 592 members of Team USA.
The inauguration will take place in and around the River Seine at its heart Paris, Friday at 7:30pm local time. In the Parade of Nations, America Appearing last with its delegation of over 350 athletes, it is the next host Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028.
Words by LeBron James
James He expressed his gratitude and pride in a statement, extolling the honor of the delegation America The unifying force of sport on the world stage.
“It's an incredible honor to represent America “On this world stage, especially at a time when the whole world can come together,” said the Los Angeles Lakers star through a community.
LeBron James.
“For a kid from Akron, this responsibility holds great aspirations not only for me, but for my family, for all the kids in my hometown, my teammates, my fellow Olympians and many across the country. The power of sports to bring us all together, and I am proud to be a part of this important moment“, broad.
in his life NBA Won four titles: two with Miami Heat (2011-12 and 2012-13), one Cleveland Cavaliers (2015-16) and one with the Los Angeles Lakers (2019-20) and is the leading scorer in league history with over 40,000 points. In Olympic Games He won a bronze medal at Athens 2004 and gold medals at Beijing 2008 and London 2012.
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