PARIS — Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will carry the American flag in Friday’s Opening Ceremonies at the Paris Games, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced Monday.

LeBron James carries the U.S. flag during the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics. POOL/AFP via Getty Images You are viewing 1 of 3 images Previous Image Next Image ...

James, 39, is a three-time Olympic medalist. A fourth this summer would put him in a tie for most medals won by a U.S. men's basketball player. The female U.S. flag bearer will be announced Tuesday.

NBA legend LeBron James has been selected as Team USA’s male flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee announced on Monday.

James led the U.S. to back-to-back gold medals in each of his last two Olympic appearances, and he now looks to lead it to its fifth consecutive gold medal. Godspeed, General LeBron, sir! More NBA!

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