Four-time NBA champion LeBron James is set to make history again as the male flagbearer for Team USA at the Paris Summer Olympics! The hoops legend, 39, was officially announced for the role Monday, marking his fourth Olympic appearance and solidifying his status as a global sports icon.
\"It's an incredible honor to represent the United States on this global stage,\" James said, channeling his signature mix of humility and star power. The Akron native added: \"Sports have the power to bring us all together—this moment isn’t just mine, but for every kid dreaming big.\"
Fun fact: For the first time, athletes will parade on boats along the River Seine! LeBron will share spotlight duties with a yet-to-be-revealed female flagbearer (announcement drops Tuesday), as 300,000 spectators cheer from Parisian bridges.
With two Olympic golds already in his trophy case , could this be King James' final quest for a three-peat? Stay tuned!
NewspaperAmigo – Your Global News Buddy 
The hoops legend, 39, was officially announced for the role Monday, marking his fourth Olympic appearance and solidifying his status as a global sports icon. 
The Akron native added: \"Sports have the power to bring us all together—this moment isn’t just mine, but for every kid dreaming big.\" 
LeBron will share spotlight duties with a yet-to-be-revealed female flagbearer (announcement drops Tuesday), as 300,000 spectators cheer from Parisian bridges. 
Stay tuned!
