LeBron James mistakenly thinks crowd is cheering for him at Olympics
Perhaps the King misunderstood. LeBron James made headlines after reacting to the cheering crowd during Team USA’s big win over Brazil in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. But apparently the standing ovation and applause from the fans at the Bercy Arena was not meant for him. The 39-year-old James waved his hands […]
LeBron James gets four stitches after taking elbow in USA win
LeBron James required four stitches after being accidentally hit in the elbow during the United States’ 122-87 win over Brazil in the Olympic quarterfinals on Tuesday. Team USA Coach Steve Kerr told reporters: After the win, the basketball superstar needed stitches to repair a gash over his left eye caused by Brazil’s Jorginho de Paula […]
NBA legend Dwyane Wade roasted for repeating joke about LeBron James during Olympics broadcast: ‘His pronouns are he/him!’
Former NBA champion and player Dwyane Wade was widely mocked during Olympic basketball coverage for making the same joke multiple times at US Team star LeBron James in the same game. The former Miami Heat guard came under fire online for consistently using “he/him” pronouns when referring to James during Sunday’s U.S. national team game […]
If LeBron James is ‘today’s Muhammad Ali,’ then Lizzo is today’s Pam Grier
I disagreed with LeBron James being selected as the flag bearer for the U.S. team at the Paris Olympics for reasons that bothered me beyond James’ history of kneeling during the national anthem in support of George Floyd and other hardened criminals who lost their lives resisting arrest. It bothered me because I knew it […]
How to watch LeBron James, US Men’s Basketball in 2024 Olympics
If you buy through links on our site, New York Post may receive compensation or an affiliate commission. This year’s Olympic basketball tournament will feature a star-studded lineup of NBA All-Stars and champions representing their countries, including the United States National Basketball Team. Overall NBA player. Topping the roster is U.S. national team standard-bearer LeBron […]
LeBron James majestically carries American flag at 2024 Olympics opening ceremony
When LeBron James raised the American flag over the Seine River during the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony on Friday, a meme was born. James, who serves as the flag-bearer for the United States alongside tennis star Coco Gauff, has been compared on social media to the iconic image of George Washington crossing the Delaware […]
Fans Blast LeBron James as U.S. Flag Bearer for 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
The United States Olympic Committee selected LeBron James, an anti-national anthem activist and chronic critic of the United States, to bear the American flag at the opening ceremony, making him the first U.S. men’s basketball player to be given the honor. The players themselves nominate their own flag bearers, and this year Stephen Curry nominated […]
LeBron James leads Team USA in the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics kicked off on Friday, July 26, 2024 with a parade of nations’ boats along the River Seine. A panoramic view of the Trocadero, with the Eiffel Tower looming in the background as the Olympic flag is raised during the Opening Ceremony. Via Reuters Flag bearers Coco […]
LeBron James draws praise from NBA stars ahead of Olympics
LeBron James was showered with praise after his electrifying performance during his pre-Olympic tour. On Monday, the U.S. team defeated Germany, 92-88, in their final exhibition game at the O2 Arena in London. The NBA veteran led the team with a game-high 20 points, including the final 11 points of the game. NBA stars Ja […]
Anthem-Kneeler LeBron James Chosen to Carry U.S. Flag for Paris Olympics
The United States Olympic Committee has selected NBA star, US pundit and China advocate LeBron James as a flag bearer for the Paris Olympics, making him the first U.S. men’s basketball player to receive the honor. The players nominate their flag bearers and follow them. CBS SportsStephen Curry recommended James as this year’s flag bearer. […]