LeBron James delivers in clutch time against Germany to keep Team USA undefeated
Ben Golliver: Lakers’ LeBron James scored 11 of his game-high 20 points in the final 4 minutes of the fourth quarter to help USA Basketball stave off Germany, 92-88. – USA Basketball enters Paris Olympics with 5-0 exhibition record despite close calls against Australia, South Sudan & Germany.
Source: Twitter @BenGolliver
Source: Twitter @BenGolliver
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CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Team USA vs. Germany: What we learned as LeBron James keeps Americans unbeaten ahead of 2024 Olympics
cbssports.com/nba/news/team-… – 7:14 PM
Team USA vs. Germany: What we learned as LeBron James keeps Americans unbeaten ahead of 2024 Olympics
cbssports.com/nba/news/team-… – 7:14 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Most triple-doubles since 2017:
1. Russell Westbrook – 162
2. Nikola Jokic – 130
3. Luka Doncic – 77
4. James Harden – 70
5. Lebron James – 68 pic.twitter.com/Z5e75dsgIH – 6:28 PM
Most triple-doubles since 2017:
1. Russell Westbrook – 162
2. Nikola Jokic – 130
3. Luka Doncic – 77
4. James Harden – 70
5. Lebron James – 68 pic.twitter.com/Z5e75dsgIH – 6:28 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
LeBron scored the final 11 points for the U.S. and outscored the entire German team 😳 pic.twitter.com/V2aNmWaTlR – 6:08 PM
LeBron scored the final 11 points for the U.S. and outscored the entire German team 😳 pic.twitter.com/V2aNmWaTlR – 6:08 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“He’s still doing this at 45” – Anthony Davis on LeBron 💀
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/Bp882GxPh7 – 5:53 PM
“He’s still doing this at 45” – Anthony Davis on LeBron 💀
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/Bp882GxPh7 – 5:53 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: Olympic flagbearer LeBron James puts on a one-man closing ceremony to stave off Germany, keep U.S. men unbeaten entering Paris @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/olympic… – 5:52 PM
Story: Olympic flagbearer LeBron James puts on a one-man closing ceremony to stave off Germany, keep U.S. men unbeaten entering Paris @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/olympic… – 5:52 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Take the box score stuff out of it, last 2 tune-up games have shown why *I* wanted Embiid to play for Team USA.
Lots more screening and re-screening, looking to make extra passes more, using his attn. to set up others (LeBron, for one). This experience will benefit him greatly – 5:28 PM
Take the box score stuff out of it, last 2 tune-up games have shown why *I* wanted Embiid to play for Team USA.
Lots more screening and re-screening, looking to make extra passes more, using his attn. to set up others (LeBron, for one). This experience will benefit him greatly – 5:28 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
LeBron James took over yet again as USA beat reigning world champion Germany
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 5:27 PM
LeBron James took over yet again as USA beat reigning world champion Germany
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 5:27 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
On @njdotcom
LeBron James wills Team USA to exhibition victory after being named flagbearer for Paris Olympics
nj.com/sports/2024/07… – 5:16 PM
On @njdotcom
LeBron James wills Team USA to exhibition victory after being named flagbearer for Paris Olympics
nj.com/sports/2024/07… – 5:16 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Tremendous 4th qtr from LeBron to give USA their 2nd straight come from behind win 92-88 vs Germany. 20 pts overall in 18 min. A very uneven 5-0 over last 2 weeks in the run up to Paris. The possible return of Durant might give them more room for error, but Gold is NOT assured – 5:12 PM
Tremendous 4th qtr from LeBron to give USA their 2nd straight come from behind win 92-88 vs Germany. 20 pts overall in 18 min. A very uneven 5-0 over last 2 weeks in the run up to Paris. The possible return of Durant might give them more room for error, but Gold is NOT assured – 5:12 PM
Jabari Davis @JabariDavisNBA
when Bron says it’s a wrap, it’s still a wrap and that is wild – 5:08 PM
when Bron says it’s a wrap, it’s still a wrap and that is wild – 5:08 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
There’s only one guy on earth I’m definitively taking over LeBron. Everyone else he’s either definitively better than or I can make an argument – 5:08 PM
There’s only one guy on earth I’m definitively taking over LeBron. Everyone else he’s either definitively better than or I can make an argument – 5:08 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Lakers’ LeBron James scored 11 of his game-high 20 points in the final 4 minutes of the fourth quarter to help USA Basketball stave off Germany, 92-88.
– USA Basketball enters Paris Olympics with 5-0 exhibition record despite close calls against Australia, South Sudan & Germany. – 5:06 PM
Lakers’ LeBron James scored 11 of his game-high 20 points in the final 4 minutes of the fourth quarter to help USA Basketball stave off Germany, 92-88.
– USA Basketball enters Paris Olympics with 5-0 exhibition record despite close calls against Australia, South Sudan & Germany. – 5:06 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
LeBron and Team USA punctuate a perfect exhibition slate with a win over Germany. Some close calls for a team still figuring out how to play together, but all the ingredients are there. – 5:06 PM
LeBron and Team USA punctuate a perfect exhibition slate with a win over Germany. Some close calls for a team still figuring out how to play together, but all the ingredients are there. – 5:06 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron against Germany:
20 PTS (team-high)
6 REB
8-11 FG
2-2 3P
In just 18 minutes. pic.twitter.com/z0HrgjDGIp – 5:06 PM
LeBron against Germany:
20 PTS (team-high)
6 REB
8-11 FG
2-2 3P
In just 18 minutes. pic.twitter.com/z0HrgjDGIp – 5:06 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
That grown man strength hits different huh? Bron out here bullying these young boys. God Bless America – 5:06 PM
That grown man strength hits different huh? Bron out here bullying these young boys. God Bless America – 5:06 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
LeBron’s aura is unmatched. He’s all over the place.
King for a reason. #USABMNT #Paris2024 – 5:05 PM
LeBron’s aura is unmatched. He’s all over the place.
King for a reason. #USABMNT #Paris2024 – 5:05 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
LeBron James, five months shy of his 40th birthday, is singularly responsible for the U.S. not entering the Olympics on a two-game losing streak. Ridiculous. – 5:04 PM
LeBron James, five months shy of his 40th birthday, is singularly responsible for the U.S. not entering the Olympics on a two-game losing streak. Ridiculous. – 5:04 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
LeBron James uncorking the vintage performance against Germany is something all Americans can get with… right? – 5:03 PM
LeBron James uncorking the vintage performance against Germany is something all Americans can get with… right? – 5:03 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
If LeBron puts this same 4th quarter energy into being the flag bearer for opening ceremonies pic.twitter.com/yKgFDbCY0j – 5:03 PM
If LeBron puts this same 4th quarter energy into being the flag bearer for opening ceremonies pic.twitter.com/yKgFDbCY0j – 5:03 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
LeBron James looking like Thanos right now.
Just overwhelming Germany inside. #TeamUSA up 92-86 with 45.5 seconds left. #Paris2024 – 5:02 PM
LeBron James looking like Thanos right now.
Just overwhelming Germany inside. #TeamUSA up 92-86 with 45.5 seconds left. #Paris2024 – 5:02 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
The closing lineup (Curry, Booker, Edwards, LeBron, Davis) looks like the main closing lineup for Team USA ahead of the Olympics. Full of closers and big-time decision makers for Kerr, huge flexibility on the offensive end. #USABMNT #Paris2024 – 5:02 PM
The closing lineup (Curry, Booker, Edwards, LeBron, Davis) looks like the main closing lineup for Team USA ahead of the Olympics. Full of closers and big-time decision makers for Kerr, huge flexibility on the offensive end. #USABMNT #Paris2024 – 5:02 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
All these greats on Team USA and Lebron still closing out the games at age 39. He’s unbelievable – 5:01 PM
All these greats on Team USA and Lebron still closing out the games at age 39. He’s unbelievable – 5:01 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
LeBron James is 39 years old.
And the best player on the court by 39 miles today. – 5:01 PM
LeBron James is 39 years old.
And the best player on the court by 39 miles today. – 5:01 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
First time I can remember the German’s getting shook. Usually unflappable even if they’re not playing especially well. LeBron will do that I suppose. – 4:59 PM
First time I can remember the German’s getting shook. Usually unflappable even if they’re not playing especially well. LeBron will do that I suppose. – 4:59 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Then LeBron hits the proton pack for a two-minute stretch… – 4:59 PM
Then LeBron hits the proton pack for a two-minute stretch… – 4:59 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
LeBron has just taken over this game. six straight points, a couple of rebounds. Transition defense to prevent an easy Germany basket. He certainly can do it in spots. – 4:57 PM
LeBron has just taken over this game. six straight points, a couple of rebounds. Transition defense to prevent an easy Germany basket. He certainly can do it in spots. – 4:57 PM
Carl Steward @stewardsfolly
LeBron just taking over. Just a marvel a 39-year-old man can play like this. – 4:57 PM
LeBron just taking over. Just a marvel a 39-year-old man can play like this. – 4:57 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
thinking about the alternate universe where LeBron signs with the Sixers in Summer ’18 – 4:56 PM
thinking about the alternate universe where LeBron signs with the Sixers in Summer ’18 – 4:56 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron turning it on again here at the end of the game. Team USA needs it. – 4:56 PM
LeBron turning it on again here at the end of the game. Team USA needs it. – 4:56 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
So the Olympics will be like the NBA regular season: LeBron or bust? – 4:55 PM
So the Olympics will be like the NBA regular season: LeBron or bust? – 4:55 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Team USA 10-man rotation: LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid, Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards, Anthony Davis, Bam Adebayo, Derrick White.
Kevin Durant (calf) looks to play after missing exhibitions. If USA keeps 10-man rotation, who sits? #TeamUSA – 4:44 PM
Team USA 10-man rotation: LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid, Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards, Anthony Davis, Bam Adebayo, Derrick White.
Kevin Durant (calf) looks to play after missing exhibitions. If USA keeps 10-man rotation, who sits? #TeamUSA – 4:44 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
“Mailing it in” would be an upgrade on whatever LeBron is doing on defense to open this half lol – 4:27 PM
“Mailing it in” would be an upgrade on whatever LeBron is doing on defense to open this half lol – 4:27 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
LeBron and Embiid strug-a-ling to move defensively. A lot of space to cover to compensate – 4:23 PM
LeBron and Embiid strug-a-ling to move defensively. A lot of space to cover to compensate – 4:23 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
LeBron transition lob threat taking the gravity in for a Steph 3. Art. – 3:41 PM
LeBron transition lob threat taking the gravity in for a Steph 3. Art. – 3:41 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“If LeBron James can get one up on [Michael Jordan] in that category, you best believe he’s going to do everything in his power to do that.”🏅
@KendrickPerkins says LeBron is trying to break his tie with Michael Jordan’s two gold Olympic medals 👀 pic.twitter.com/1c1V7HGsVR – 3:25 PM
“If LeBron James can get one up on [Michael Jordan] in that category, you best believe he’s going to do everything in his power to do that.”🏅
@KendrickPerkins says LeBron is trying to break his tie with Michael Jordan’s two gold Olympic medals 👀 pic.twitter.com/1c1V7HGsVR – 3:25 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Bron can’t stop dunking 🔥
(via @Lakers)
pic.twitter.com/fwrT0qucB3 – 3:16 PM
Bron can’t stop dunking 🔥
(via @Lakers)
pic.twitter.com/fwrT0qucB3 – 3:16 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Did you experience deja vu as well seeing this dunk by LeBron James? 😳
pic.twitter.com/OVuRfsD1sH – 3:12 PM
Did you experience deja vu as well seeing this dunk by LeBron James? 😳
pic.twitter.com/OVuRfsD1sH – 3:12 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
How long before Kerr has to change out this lineup of Lebron, Curry, Booker, Holiday and Embiid? – 3:05 PM
How long before Kerr has to change out this lineup of Lebron, Curry, Booker, Holiday and Embiid? – 3:05 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker gets start with Jrue Holiday, Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Joel Embiid for Team USA vs. Germany.
Kevin Durant (calf) will sit as he has yet to play in the five Team USA exhibition games. #TeamUSA #Paris2024 – 3:05 PM
Devin Booker gets start with Jrue Holiday, Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Joel Embiid for Team USA vs. Germany.
Kevin Durant (calf) will sit as he has yet to play in the five Team USA exhibition games. #TeamUSA #Paris2024 – 3:05 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Is Team USA starting its best 5?
Embiid
LeBron
Booker
Holiday
Curry – 3:05 PM
Is Team USA starting its best 5?
Embiid
LeBron
Booker
Holiday
Curry – 3:05 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Time for Team USA’s final tuneup before the Olympics
Steve Kerr’s starting lineup
Steph Curry
Jrue Holiday
Devin Booker
LeBron James
Joel Embiid – 3:02 PM
Time for Team USA’s final tuneup before the Olympics
Steve Kerr’s starting lineup
Steph Curry
Jrue Holiday
Devin Booker
LeBron James
Joel Embiid – 3:02 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Bam Adebayo off the bench again today for Team USA vs. Germany. Starters:
Steph Curry
Devin Booker
Jrue Holiday
LeBron James
Joel Embiid – 2:55 PM
Bam Adebayo off the bench again today for Team USA vs. Germany. Starters:
Steph Curry
Devin Booker
Jrue Holiday
LeBron James
Joel Embiid – 2:55 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
If the NBA gave gold, silver and bronze medals, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar would be the most decorated player in NBA history.
(In case you’re wondering, LeBron would be fifth).
The full ranking:
hoopshype.com/lists/who-woul… – 2:27 PM
If the NBA gave gold, silver and bronze medals, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar would be the most decorated player in NBA history.
(In case you’re wondering, LeBron would be fifth).
The full ranking:
hoopshype.com/lists/who-woul… – 2:27 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
LeBron James has been voted by his fellow Olympians to be the men’s flag-bearer for Team USA at the opening ceremony this Friday in Paris.
spr.ly/6015i71FF – 9:23 AM
LeBron James has been voted by his fellow Olympians to be the men’s flag-bearer for Team USA at the opening ceremony this Friday in Paris.
spr.ly/6015i71FF – 9:23 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
LeBron James will serve a flag bearer for the United States during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. #TeamUSA #Lakers #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/hHSpxRqVhD – 9:04 AM
LeBron James will serve a flag bearer for the United States during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. #TeamUSA #Lakers #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/hHSpxRqVhD – 9:04 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
LeBron James named Team USA flagbearer for Paris Olympics nj.com/sports/2024/07… – 8:48 AM
LeBron James named Team USA flagbearer for Paris Olympics nj.com/sports/2024/07… – 8:48 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron James on being the flag bearer for Team USA: “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. For a kid from Akron, this responsibility means everything to not only myself, but to – 8:20 AM
LeBron James on being the flag bearer for Team USA: “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. For a kid from Akron, this responsibility means everything to not only myself, but to – 8:20 AM
Brian Windhorst @WindhorstESPN
LeBron James voted by peers to be flag bearer for USA team at Olympics opening ceremonies Friday in Paris. First male basketball player in history to get the honor: espn.com/olympics/story… – 7:43 AM
LeBron James voted by peers to be flag bearer for USA team at Olympics opening ceremonies Friday in Paris. First male basketball player in history to get the honor: espn.com/olympics/story… – 7:43 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
👏🇺🇸 LeBron James will be the first USA men’s basketball player ever to carry the flag at the Olympics pic.twitter.com/BJTFWTxvm0 – 7:27 AM
👏🇺🇸 LeBron James will be the first USA men’s basketball player ever to carry the flag at the Olympics pic.twitter.com/BJTFWTxvm0 – 7:27 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
LeBron James will be Team USA’s flag bearer in #Paris2024
Steph Curry communicated the news to the King:
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 7:25 AM
LeBron James will be Team USA’s flag bearer in #Paris2024
Steph Curry communicated the news to the King:
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 7:25 AM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
LeBron James is the first USA men’s basketball player ever to carry the flag at the Olympics. He was selected by a vote of all U.S. Olympic athletes, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/56502… – 7:19 AM
LeBron James is the first USA men’s basketball player ever to carry the flag at the Olympics. He was selected by a vote of all U.S. Olympic athletes, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/56502… – 7:19 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
AP story: LeBron James selected as Team USA male flagbearer for Paris Olympics opening ceremony apnews.com/article/olympi… – 7:16 AM
AP story: LeBron James selected as Team USA male flagbearer for Paris Olympics opening ceremony apnews.com/article/olympi… – 7:16 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
LeBron James will carry the United States flag for the Olympics’ opening ceremony.
James becomes the first American NBA player in Olympic history to do this. pic.twitter.com/vWGsLccu9u – 7:12 AM
LeBron James will carry the United States flag for the Olympics’ opening ceremony.
James becomes the first American NBA player in Olympic history to do this. pic.twitter.com/vWGsLccu9u – 7:12 AM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
LeBron James, a global icon and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, to be United States flag bearer at Paris Olympics opening ceremony, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/56502… – 7:11 AM
LeBron James, a global icon and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, to be United States flag bearer at Paris Olympics opening ceremony, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/56502… – 7:11 AM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
LeBron James has been selected as the male United States flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony on Friday. #Paris2024 – 7:08 AM
LeBron James has been selected as the male United States flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony on Friday. #Paris2024 – 7:08 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
LeBron James selected as Team USA’s male flagbearer for Friday’s Paris Olympics opening ceremony. James is the third U.S. basketball player to get the honor, joining Dawn Staley (2004) and Sue Bird (2021). pic.twitter.com/7wzX3EV3Z4 – 7:03 AM
LeBron James selected as Team USA’s male flagbearer for Friday’s Paris Olympics opening ceremony. James is the third U.S. basketball player to get the honor, joining Dawn Staley (2004) and Sue Bird (2021). pic.twitter.com/7wzX3EV3Z4 – 7:03 AM
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