Flagbearer is one of the leading positions in which the athlete presents his country. Many U.S. athletes select LeBron James as a male flagbearer for the USA country.
It is among the most precious and honored for any athlete to represent the country. LeBron James is one of the most recognizable sportspersons across the country.
Lebron is currently 39 years old and he has been playing basketball for 21 years. Currently, he is a leading star player of the Los Angeles Lakers.
“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 power forward James said in a statement from the USA Basketball.
The ceremony to represent the country will take place on the river Seine. His female partner – as a flagbearer- name will be announced on Tuesday.
“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.”
LeBron James won Olympic gold medals for basketball in year 2008 and 2012. Also, he is the four-time NBA champion. This honor will put him on the history page during the inaugural ceremony, the first male basketball player lifted the American flag.
On the other side, Two-time MVP and Milwaukee buck’s champion player Giannis Antetokounmpo will represent Greece in the ceremony.
Who announced LeBron as a flagbearer?
Stephen Curry- A teammate of LeBron James – also Voted for the role of flagbearer announced as a flagbearer for the 2024 pairs Olympics.
“We understand how much of an honor it is to be in that position and I think Bron’s entire career, on and off the court, speaks for itself as him being worthy of that honor,”
“He has represented what it means to be excellent both on and off the court in his commitment to service and to uplifting the community in all ways that he knows how has been a lifelong passion. And the work speaks for itself.”
Stephen Curry – American basketball player
In the year 2020, at the Tokyo Summer Olympics, Sue Bird – a women’s basketball player- and Eddy Alvarez – A baseball player lifted the flag during the ceremony.
At the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022, speed skater Brittany Bowe and curling player John Shuster hoisted the American flag.
Apart from Bird and LeBron, Dawn Staley – A former basketball player and current basketball coach – held the American flag at the Athens Games in year 2004.
The ceremony will take on Friday 26th July. This will be special because it will be the first inaugural event to be held outside of the arena. Athletes will travel in the boat through the River Seine to the Eiffel Tower.
You can see the live opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
When does Team USA men’s basketball play next?
The next Match of Team USA men’s basketball is held on 28th July against Nikola Jokic’s team Serbia. Serbia had a match against Team USA. The USA vs Serbia was the part of USA basketball showcase. In that dramatic match USA Won by 26 points.
This time team USA Basketball will expect gold. All players playing in the Team USA men’s basketball are stars and some are rising star players. Star players like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Anthony Davis are participating under the guidance of star coach Steve Kerr.
Who is playing in Team USA men’s basketball for the Paris Olympics?
Basketball Players participating in the USA men’s basketball team for the Paris Olympics are follows:
- Bam Adebayo, C (Miami Heat)
- Devin Booker, G (Phoenix Suns)
- Stephen Curry, G (Golden State Warriors)
- Anthony Davis, F/C (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Kevin Durant, F, (Phoenix Suns)
- Anthony Edwards, G (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- Joel Embiid, C (Philadelphia 76ers)
- Tyrese Haliburton, G (Indiana Pacers)
- Jrue Holiday, G (Boston Celtics)
- LeBron James, F (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Jayson Tatum, F (Boston Celtics)
- Derrick White, G (Boston Celtics)