LeBron James held the flag of the USA in pride despite a heavy downpour of rain at the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics 2024. The Basketball star seemed to be high on pride as he didn't let the flag of the entire nation down. As the flagbearer of the USA, the star player did his bit and got the attention from everyone. It was a unique experience in Paris.
For the first time in the history of Olympics, the opening ceremony took place outside a stadium. All the 203 countries got an opportunity to show their pride. The event took place in some of the iconic venues of Paris. For the USA, the river in Paris acted as their path in the opening ceremony. There was a surprise downpour of the rain during the opening ceremony.
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But that couldn't stop the event as the participants were ready to continue the ceremony. The NBA star was on a cruise with other members who were with him during the ceremony. All of them continued to hold the flag and represented the country well. The video has gone viral on X, Instagram, and other social media handles. The fans claimed it to be a moment of honor for the USA.
Can USA sweep Basketball gold medals?
The defending champions have a good chance of defending their gold medal in Paris. Their squads looks to be the best on paper and can beat any team not just on their day, but on a given day. They have some of the best players in the world in their lineup like LeBron himself, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Stephen Curry, and others.
The challenge would be to overcome the expectations and the pressure created in the process. Many feel the USA are the favorites to win the gold medal in both Men's and Women's categories. For that to happen, the men's team must overcome some of the best teams in the world like Germany, Canada, and others. It would be a great achievement if they win the gold medal yet again.
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