LeBron James Selected as Team USA Male Flagbearer for Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Team USA forward LeBron James (6) takes the ball up-court during the first half of an exhibition basketball game against Canada in Las Vegas on July 10, 2024. Steve Marcus/AP Photo

LeBron James wasn’t totally sure what the opening ceremony was all about when he was picked for his first Olympics in 2004.

This time, he’ll be one of the stars of the show.