LeBron James has been chosen to carry the flag for the United States at the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony, which makes him the third basketball player – and the first men’s player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Stephen Curry had the opportunity to break the news to LeBron James that he will be the Flag bearer and his reaction was caught on camera.
“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. “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. Sports have the power to bring us all together, and I’m proud to be a part of this important moment.”
Dawn Staley in 2004 and Sue Bird in 2020 are the only other American basketball players to ever carry the flag in the Olympics.
Friday’s ceremony will start at 12:30 p.m. Central time (7:30 p.m. in Paris) and will be shown live on NBC.
