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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been selected as the male flagbearer for Team USA at Friday’s Olympic Games opening ceremony.<\/b><\/p>\n
The 39-year-old was nominated by his fellow American Olympians as the male flagbearer, with a decision on the female flagbearer to be announced on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
James, a two-time gold medallist, will be competing in his fourth Games in Paris. <\/p>\n
“It’s an incredible honour to represent the United States on this global stage, especially in a moment that can bring the whole world together,” said James.<\/p>\n
“For a kid from Akron, this responsibility means everything to not only myself but to my family, all the kids in my hometown, my team-mates, fellow Olympians and so many people across the country with big aspirations.”<\/p>\n
James, a four-time NBA champion and the league’s all-time leading points scorer, won bronze in Athens in 2004 when he competed in his first Games.<\/p>\n
The American won gold for the first time in Beijing four years later and added another in London 2012. <\/p>\n
Friday night’s ceremony will be held on the River Seine and will be the first opening ceremony in summer Olympic history to be held outside the main stadium. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n