{ "id": "16929", "author": "23", "title": "Paris Olympics: NBA Legend LeBron James Voted As Flag-bearer By USA Contingent", "lang": "en", "series": "1", "cup_year": "0000", "article_type": "general", "excerpt": "Paris Olympic Games: LeBron James, a National Basketball Association (NBA) legend, has been announced as the first men\u2019s basketball player in history to be the official flag-bearer of the USA Olympic contingent during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, starting on July 26. He was voted for the honour by all members of the US contingent who will be representing the country at the Games. ", "subtype": null, "editor1": "Paris Olympic Games: LeBron James, a National Basketball Association (NBA) legend, has been announced as the first men\u2019s basketball player in history to be the official flag-bearer of the USA Olympic contingent during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, starting on July 26. He was voted for the honour by all members of the US contingent who will be representing the country at the Games.

\"It's an incredible honour to represent the United States on this global stage, especially in a moment that can bring the whole world together. For a kid from Akron, this responsibility means everything to not only myself but to my family, all the kids in my hometown, my teammates, fellow Olympians and so many people across the country with big aspirations. Sports have the power to bring us all together, and I'm proud to be a part of this important moment,\" said James upon being bestowed this honour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics will take place on Friday at the River Seine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\u2018King James\u2019 is all set to represent his national colours for the fourth time in Olympics history with him already having won the bronze medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics, gold in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and gold in the 2012 London Olympics.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics will take place on Friday at the River Seine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Also Read: <\/b> Akram \u2018hopes\u2019 Indian Team Will Travel To Pakistan For Champions Trophy<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n

The USA basketball team will be a force to reckon with at the Games with the biggest NBA players all set to represent their national colours in what can only be described as a star-studded lineup with the likes of Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid and Anthony Edwards amongst a few of the many stars who will be taking part in Paris.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/paris-olympics-nba-legend-lebron-james-voted-as-flag-bearer-by-usa-contingent.jpg", "alt_img": "Paris Olympics: NBA legend LeBron James voted as flag-bearer by USA contingent", "alt_title": "NBA legend LeBron James voted as flag-bearer during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games ", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Paris Olympics: NBA Legend LeBron James Voted As Flag-bearer By USA Contingent On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Paris Olympics: NBA Legend LeBron James Voted As Flag-bearer By USA Contingent, Paris Olympic Games: LeBron James, a National Basketball Association (NBA) legend, has been announced as the first men\u2019s basketball player.", "seo_keywords": "LeBron James, Paris Olympic Games, USA Basketball, National Basketball Association, USA Olympic, United States, Paris Olympics, River Seine, King James, Athens Olympics, Beijing Olympics, London Olympics, Although James, Dawn Staley, Sue Bird, The USA", "tag": "", "tagging": "LeBron James, Paris Olympic Games, USA Basketball, National Basketball Association, USA Olympic, United States, Paris Olympics, River Seine, King James, Athens Olympics, Beijing Olympics, London Olympics, Although James, Dawn Staley, Sue Bird, The USA", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "paris-olympics-nba-legend-lebron-james-voted-as-flag-bearer-by-usa-contingent", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "555", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2024-07-22 18:34:03", "updated": "2024-07-22 18:34:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "LeBron James, Paris Olympic Games, USA Basketball, National Basketball Association, USA Olympic, United States, Paris Olympics, River Seine, King James, Athens Olympics, Beijing Olympics, London Olympics, Although James, Dawn Staley, Sue Bird, The USA", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-07-22 18:34:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "others", "cnmid": "930599", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/paris-olympics-nba-legend-lebron-james-voted-as-flag-bearer-by-usa-contingent-16929" }