Team USA narrowly avoided a shocking upset against South Sudan in a thrilling pre-Olympic exhibition game in London, thanks to LeBron James’ last-second heroics! 🏀 The 39-year-old NBA legend sank a game-winning layup with just eight seconds left, securing a 101-100 comeback victory after trailing by 16 points earlier.
South Sudan’s J.T. Thor delivered a jaw-dropping 3-pointer with 20 seconds remaining, putting his team ahead 100-97. But LeBron, proving age is just a number, answered with a clutch drive to the basket — and the USA defense held firm as South Sudan missed three final attempts to steal the win. 💪
🏅 LeBron finished with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists, sparking a 23-5 run in the second half. Coach Steve Kerr admitted: \"We didn’t respect their talent enough… This was a wake-up call.\" He praised South Sudan’s grit, calling it a \"good reminder\" ahead of the Paris Olympics.
🇸🇸 South Sudan, ranked 33rd globally and making its Olympic debut, shocked fans with their fearless play. As one fan tweeted: \"This game had more drama than a Netflix finale!\" 📺
