LeBron James will carry the flag at the Paris Games opening ceremony.
Later that day, he led Team USA to victory once again.
In an intense match against Germany, LeBron scored 11 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, helping Team USA win 92-88.
LeBron’s Dominance
LeBron’s performance included four assists, a block, and a rebound in just 18 minutes. He even made a steal between two baskets!
Fans might think this shows how crucial LeBron is for Team USA.
Team USA seems to have a strategy: keep games close and let everyone play until crunch time when LeBron takes over. This plan worked in their tight 101-100 win over South Sudan too.
LeBron James TOOK OVER down the stretch in #USABMNT's win against Germany ๐บ๐ธ
๐ 20 PTS (11 in 4Q)
๐ 6 REB
๐ 4 AST
๐ 8-11 FGM— NBA (@NBA)
Coach Steve Kerr has been rotating players like crazy, giving significant minutes to ten different players. It’s like he’s running a youth soccer team where everyone gets to play. But when things get serious, expect LeBron to play more than just 18 minutes unless it’s a blowout.
One thing fans might worry about is Team USA’s outside shooting. They struggled against Germany and South Sudan from three-point range. Without Kevin Durant playing yet, they aren’t making enough threes or taking enough shots from deep.
Maybe the star-studded lineup prefers higher-percentage shots inside rather than risking lower-percentage threes. But being outshot from beyond the arc can lead to upsets in big tournaments like the Olympics or NCAA Tournament.
Of course, LeBron could solve this issue himself; he was perfect from three-point range in Mondayโs game and will likely excel at carrying the flag too!
What do you think about Team USAโs chances?
