Never before has a men’s basketball player been the flag bearer for the United States at the Olympic opening ceremony, until this year.
The King and his People
LeBron James has transcended the game of basketball. He is beyond a household name. James is a hero to many, often regarded as King James. Regardless of your stance on him as a player or person, everyone should recognize his impact on basketball. In his first Olympic appearance since 2012, LeBron made waves by joining the team. He, alongside his other Team USA teammates, is out to show the world USA dominance.
Wrap Up
LeBron James is a pillar of basketball, easily being the sport’s biggest ambassador. He is a generational talent that is a true testament to the athletic dominance the Olympics attempt to showcase. Unlike Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant, James is a man of the people. Basketball, for him, is about collaboration and making a broader impact beyond just winning games. The choice to have LeBron as the flag bearer is an obvious one. This will be his last Olympics, and outside of soccer, there is not a more well-known or inspirational athlete across the globe.
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