A meme was born when LeBron James carried the American flag on the Seine River during the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony on Friday.
with tennis star Coco Gauff , James drew comparisons to the iconic image of George Washington crossing the Delaware River on social media.LeBron James seemed to enjoy himself as the male flag bearer for Team USA during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics .Rain poured on the NBA legend and roughly 600 American Olympic athletes as Team USA’s boat navigated the waters in Paris, creating an iconic scene for the two-time Gold Medalist.
“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.” Playing in his fourth Olympic Games, James was interviewed live on NBC as the boar floated across the Seine. “For myself and Coco, for us to represent our country, us being black kids as well, representing our culture, representing where we came from — it gives everybody so much hope where we come from,” James said. “That’s all we can ask for. We take it with the utmost responsibility and honor.
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