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!
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LeBron James picked as USA's male flagbearer for Paris Summer Olympics
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