LeBron James issues powerful message before Olympics

07/26/2024 04:52 PM

LeBron James was voted the best player on Team USA for the 2024 Olympics at the ripe age of 39.

James and Team USA have a tough task in game one against Nikola Jokic’s Serbian team on Sunday morning, prompting ‘King James’ to issue a statement about the upcoming hoops competition on the worldwide stage.

“I think what’s different is always a new experience,” James said. “Some guys have never been Olympians, so you want them to see the whole moment…It’s a great opportunity for myself to continue to inspire the next generation.”

"I think what's different is always a new experience… Some guys have never been Olympians, so you want them to see the whole moment… It's a great opportunity for myself to continue to inspire the next generation."

— LeBron James

(via @TeamUSA)pic.twitter.com/d9ig8zVsy0

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 26, 2024

Video of the James comments was posted on Friday, the day of the Olympic’s Opening Ceremony.

Team USA struggled to beat South Sudan this past week before turning in a better performance against Dennis Schroder, Franz Wagner and the German national team. James dominated late game situations vs. both opponents and is now the odds-on favorite to win gold medals this

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