The Los Angeles Lakers’ power forward LeBron James has dropped some hints about his desire to wear the USA colors for the 2024 Olympics which are set to be held in Paris. The superstar will retire very soon and the fans would be eager to watch him play for the country for one last time.
While the Lakers would hope to win another NBA title before LeBron leaves, team USA would want the 19 time NBA All Star to bring them success once again in the Olympics. James is going to turn 39 in December and nobody knows when he will leave the court once and for all. Here is all the information you need about LeBron James and his probable future plans.
LeBron James and the Olympics
King James was part of the USA national team in 2004, 2008 and 2012. The superstar was a bronze medalist at the 2004 Olympics which were organized in Athens. The All time leading scorer in NBA history won gold medals at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics which were held in Beijing and London respectively. He was not a part of the squad in 2016 and 2020 Olympics but the team still won gold medals in each of the two editions.
Could we see a last dance with LeBron in the Olympics? 👀 pic.twitter.com/RaFH78SO6X
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) September 8, 2023
BREAKING: Lebron James is “ready to commit” to playing for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics alongside Kevin Durant and Steph Curry 🏀🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/v50qWnPp68
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) September 11, 2023
How did LeBron James perform last season?
The Lakers’ #6 played 55 games last season and averaged 28.9 points per game. He also charted 6.8 rebounds and 8.3 rebounds per game while shooting 32.1 percent 3 pointers, 50 percent from the field and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. King James is the only player in the history of the NBA with 30,000 points, 10,000 assists and 10,000 rebounds in their career. He has played 1421 games in his whole career and has scored 38652 points which is the most.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis have a chance to win the championship this year and gold as teammates on the Lakers and on Team USA. pic.twitter.com/dbTHVfVHHI
— 🎗NBA•Fan🎗 (@Klutch_23) September 11, 2023
Will LeBron James take part in the 2024 Olympics?
Probably the greatest NBA player of all time would be 39 when the Paris Olympics commence next year. There are speculations that he and Stephen Curry would be a part of the mega event.
Will we see the last of LeBron James at the Paris Olympics? Will the USA win their 5th consecutive gold? We’ll keep you updated.
