LeBron James Olympic legacy and the impact of Paris 2024
“We can’t top those last two games. We literally played against France in the final in Paris,” James said, recalling the matchup against the French team and the semifinal victory over Serbia, led by Nikola Jokic.
For LeBron James, the combination of emotions, pressure, and success in France places him at a level that he believes is difficult to replicate.
He also noted that the Los Angeles Olympics would pose an extreme physical challenge, especially considering he will be 40 years old by then.
Stephen Curry stance and the future of Team USA
While Stephen Curry still holds a slim possibility of participating, he acknowledges that injuries and age could limit his contribution.
LeBron James emphasized that both he and Curry have played their best Olympic basketball and that the only motivation to return would be if they could truly impact the team’s performance.
“You know my answer. I’ll be watching the game from Cabo,” LeBron James stated during the Mind the Game podcast.
Curry added, “never say never, but I highly doubt it.” James statement marks a definitive close to his Olympic career, cementing a legacy that includes four gold medals and an unforgettable experience in Paris 2024.
With rising teams like France, Serbia, Germany, and Canada, the absence of LeBron James, and possibly Curry, in 2028 sets up an intriguing scenario for the U.S. team.
The question now is how the team will adapt and who will assume the leadership once held by these two NBA superstars.
