Two-time gold medalist Lebron James has been selected by his teammates to be the flagbearer for Team USA at the Paris Olympics.
He becomes the first male basketball player to lead Team USA after female basketball stars Sue Bird (2020) and Dawn Staley (2004).
The four-time NBA MVP expressed his gratitude to his teammates for the honor bestowed on him.
“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,” James said in a statement from London, where Team USA will play its final pre-Olympic exhibition game Monday against Germany.
“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.”
