The highly anticipated Olympic gold medal game on Saturday night went down to the wire, but Team USA, led by their star-studded lineup, emerged victorious against Victor Wembanyama and France at Bercy Arena.
This marked their fifth consecutive Olympic gold, completing a flawless Summer Olympics for LeBron James and his teammates. Despite being predicted to win the gold, the team had to make a huge comeback against Serbia in the semifinals to secure their spot in the final. The decisive factor in their win against the host nation was a late surge of 3-pointers from Steph Curry, earning high praise from LeBron, who is considered the unofficial “team leader.”
This victory has led to comparisons of the team to the famous “Dream Team” led by Michael Jordan in 1992 and the “Redeem Team” captained by Kobe Bryant in 2008. However, LeBron’s chosen moniker for the 2024 Olympic team, which he dubs “The Avengers,” has a more heroic tone. This has been validated by fans on social media, who had already given the team this nickname due to the inclusion of LeBron, Curry, and Kevin Durant on the same squad.
At 39 years old, LeBron’s final Olympic appearance was in the gold medal game against France. After contributing a triple-double in the semifinals against Serbia, he ended his Olympic journey with 14 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds against France, making it an unforgettable experience in Paris.
