In an interview during the NBA All-Star Weekend, LeBron James once again spoke about the possibility of competing in the Paris Olympics
In 2024, LeBron James He will turn 40 years old and, even with retirement getting closer and closer, the North American still has goals to achieve in his career. The veteran, at the beginning of the season, stated that he will defend the United States in Paris Olympics, in July this year. On the weekend of NBA All-Star Gamehe spoke about the subject again.
“I told myself before the season when I committed to making the Olympic team, obviously it all depended on my health,” said LeBron James. The player has extensive experience in the Olympics, having participated in the 2004 editions in Athens, 2008 in Beijing and 2012 in London, with one bronze and two gold medals.
Despite having to play in the competition with only good physical condition, the player gave good news to North Americans and fans from around the world. “As it stands right now, I’m healthy enough to be on the team and perform at a level I knew I could.”said the athlete from Los Angeles Lakers.
Last month, the United States basketball federation released a list of the main names to compete in the Paris Olympics, including some great news. Joel Embiidof Philadelphia 76erswho was born in Cameroon, recently became a naturalized citizen, but is once again in doubt due to a knee injury that led him to undergo surgery.
Source: sportbuzz
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