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LeBron James Chosen as Men’s Flagbearer for Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony
*LeBron James has been selected as Team USA’s male flagbearer for the Parade of Nations at the Paris Games on Friday, July 26. The four-time NBA champion is the first men’s basketball player in history to carry the American flag at the Opening Ceremony, PEOPLE reports.
“It’s an incredible honor to represent the United States on this global stage, especially in a moment that can bring the whole world together,” James said in a statement shared by Team USA.
“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,” he continued. “Sports have the power to bring us all together, and I’m proud to be a part of this important moment,” James added.
Kevin Durant Expresses Disappointment Over Exclusion from Nike’s Paris Olympics Ad
*Nike’s “Winning Isn’t for Everyone” campaign for the Paris Olympics features stars like William Defoe, LeBron James, Serena Williams, Kobe Bryant, and Victor Wembanyama. However, Kevin Durant, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, was notably absent.
According to Footwear News, Durant voiced his disappointment on Instagram, questioning why Nike left him out despite his long-term association with the brand and consistent participation with Team USA.
The Olympic gold medal winner posted photos of him with Team USA with the captions, “Nike tell me, am I a bad person?” and “Been wit [sic] yall every step of the way.”
He also referenced the 2020 Olympics, which took place in 2021 because of the pandemic, saying, “Even during the quarantine Olympics.”
2x Olympic Gold Medalist Claressa Shields: I’m Team Her!
*This summer, at the Olympic Training Center Team USA Boxers meet with the only American boxer in history, male or female, to capture back-to-back gold medals at the Olympic Games – Claressa Shields!
As a formidable force in the world of professional combat sports, Shields mentored 2024 Olympian Morelle McCane, with a three-round sparing match in Colorado Springs.
The Michigan native said she never talks during fights.
“I always talk in sparring to get the girls to do more,” explained Shields. “I usually talk more trash than [I did today] but she’s our Olympian. She’s going to the Olympics to represent us, and I am team her. I want her to go to the Olympics in full health, not hurt. I’m a little bit bigger than her so I let her work. I had people do that for me when I was in the Olympics.”
Yes! TEAM HER! We love seeing sisterhood, mentorship and camaraderie.