LeBron James

2024 - 8 - 11

LeBron James Takes Home Gold and a Side of Drama: Olympic MVP? Really?

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LeBron James shines in Paris with his third Olympic gold, but why is everyone talking about who should've been MVP?

LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, continues to prove that age is just a number as he recently led Team USA to victory at the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing his third Olympic gold medal in the men's basketball category. The King couldn’t hide his excitement, declaring that this gold feels the best among his collection, leaving fans and analysts abuzz with admiration. Stomping on French dreams, he cheekily celebrated in true Neymar style—complete with the iconic-esque flip—that has him swinging into his post-basketball glory like a boss!

However, it wasn’t all smooth sailing for LeBron. As the sweet celebratory moments were unfolding, commentators like Skip Bayless ignited a fire by suggesting that Stephen Curry should’ve snagged the Olympic MVP award instead. Bayless argued that without Curry’s phenomenal shooting skills, Team USA wouldn’t have made it past the preliminary rounds, let alone claim gold! Talk about a roast at the Olympic barbecue!

After the victory, LeBron took a moment to humble himself before the world, expressing gratitude for an experience that had him feeling supercharged and hanging onto every laugh and cheer from fans. But the drama doesn’t stop there; former NBA star Stephon Marbury threw shade at LeBron, claiming he didn’t deserve the MVP title, echoing sentiments across social media that put curry in the spotlight instead. The basketball world is anything but quiet, as the discussion swirls around the merits and missteps of athletes even after the final buzzer!

In what’s shaping up to be a legendary chapter of his career, LeBron has confirmed that he won’t be playing in the upcoming LA 2028 Olympics. This decision has taken fans by surprise as they ponder who will rise to fill the huge void left by one of basketball's greatest. Fun fact: LeBron has surely left his mark with three Olympic gold medals under his belt, and outlined his plans to continue dominating the NBA in true King fashion. And let’s not forget that the legendary Miami Heat player is the first player to achieve the MVP title in not just one, but three consecutive Olympic Games! The MVP talk may distract from the gold, but LeBron remains unbothered, proving he’s still the GOAT amidst the chatter!

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Lebron James after USA win gold at Paris 2024: 'I don't see myself ... (Firstpost)

LeBron James, NBA's all-time leading points scorer, said this medal felt the best of them all.

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USA basketball legend LeBron James confirms he won't play at LA ... (India Today)

LeBron James has admitted that he won't be there when the Olympics comes to Los Angeles after securing the gold medal for the USA at Paris.

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LeBron James mimics iconic Neymar celebration after helping Team ... (Goal.com)

LeBron James couldn't help but pull out Neymar's celebration after beating France to win Olympic gold in the men's basketball.

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Basketball legend LeBron James 'super humbled' by third Olympic ... (Mathrubhumi English)

Paris: LeBron James said his third Olympic gold felt the best of them all as the NBA's all-time leading points scorer helped the United States beat France ...

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LeBron James wins the MVP of men's basketball at 2024 Olympics (LeBron Wire)

LeBron James was an indispensable part of Team USA men's basketball march to the gold medal in the 2024 Summer Olympics.

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Skip Bayless says Stephen Curry should've been Olympic MVP over ... (Basketball Network)

Skip Bayless says Steph Curry should have won the Olympic MVP over LeBron James because Team USA wouldn't have made the finals without Curry's shooting.

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LeBron James Named MVP of Paris 2024 Olympics Men's ... (English Tempo.co)

LeBron James added another feather to his cap after being named the basketball MVP of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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“He didn't earn it”- Stephon Marbury denigrates LeBron James' MVP ... (Sportskeeda)

Stephon Marbury took a harsh stand against LeBron James after he won the 2024 Paris Olympics MVP award over Steph Curry.

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Where is Steph Curry from? Akron, just like LeBron James and other ... (Akron Beacon Journal)

Believe it or not, arguably the two best basketball players of a generation come from the same city — and hospital.

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LeBron James wins the MVP of men's basketball at 2024 Olympics (Yahoo! Voices)

This was James' third Olympic gold medal (he also won a bronze medal in the 2004 Summer Games), and even better, he was named the MVP of basketball in this ...

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LeBron James agreed to lead historic Paris Olympics team right after ... (Fox News)

LeBron James won his third Olympic gold medal and his first Olympics MVP award when he led U.S. to gold against France at the Paris Games on Saturday.

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LeBron James mimics iconic Neymar celebration after helping Team ... (Goal.com)

LeBron James couldn't help but pull out Neymar's celebration after beating France to win Olympic gold in the men's basketball.

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Will LeBron James Reveals Play Basketball For Team USA in 2028 ... (PINKVILLA)

LeBron James added another Olympic gold medal to his trophy cabinet in Paris and addressed the question of whether he will play in Olympics in 2028 or not.

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LeBron James Gives 'Avengers' Nickname to Team USA After ... (Bleacher Report)

After leading Team USA to a fifth straight Olympic gold medal, LeBron James revealed the nickname for this year's squad. Following Saturday's 98-87 win ...

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LeBron James has one last 'gift' for Team USA that earns him ... (MARCA.com)

An intense gold medal game on Saturday night came down to the final minutes, but a star-studded Team USA defeated Victor Wembanyama and France at Bercy ...

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LeBron James Channels His Inner Neymar: Soccer Star's Reaction ... (Star Local Media)

After winning gold at the Paris Olympics, Team USA star LeBron James did a celebration that replicated one of Brazil star Neymar's signature celebrations.

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'Wrong player': Former NBA All-Star rips LeBron James' MVP win ... (Hindustan Times)

Third-time gold-winning Olympian LeBron James just sang his swan song at Paris 2024, but this former NBA All-Star is bent on pushing a different agenda.

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LeBron James celebrates his third Olympic gold medal (Insidethegames.biz)

On Saturday, 10 August, the Olympic men's basketball final was held, where the US team led by LeBron James took the gold against France.

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Stephen Curry Posts 'Avengers Unite!' Photos with LeBron James ... (Bleacher Report)

Stephen Curry was the hero of the United States' 98-87 win over France in the gold medal game on Saturday, hitting eight threes in total and four in a…

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LeBron James rude behavior toward Paris teenager spoils Team ... (MARCA.com)

On Saturday night in Paris, LeBron James was so excited to go celebrate his gold medal with Team USA basketball that he broke character, sparking criticism ...

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LeBron James motivated by family in likely his final Olympic Games (Andscape)

Andscape at the Olympics is an ongoing series exploring the Black athletes and culture around the 2024 Paris Games. PARIS – A gold medal-wearing LeBron ...

All of LeBron James's best moments from the 2024 Olympics (NBC Olympics)

LeBron James put an exclamation point on a remarkable Olympic career, winning MVP honors and helping the U.S. capture a fifth straight gold.

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Lakers News: LeBron James Doesn't See Himself Playing In 2028 ... (LakersNation.com)

After USA Basketball failed to medal in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, a number of veteran superstars took it upon themselves to commit to the 2024 Olympics in ...

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LeBron James, Stephen Curry unlikely to play in 2028 Olympics ... (CBSSports.com)

Together, the trio now has eight gold medals in Olympic play, and each is consider among the 15 or 20 greatest players in the history of basketball. However, at ...

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Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, LeBron James & an Olympics memory for ... (ATP Tour)

LeBron James is one of the most recognisable people on the planet. If you looked closely at the basketball legend on television during the Opening Ceremony ...

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LeBron James draws backlash on social media over stern ... (Fox News)

LeBron James took heat on social media in the hours after his gold medal performance at the Paris Olympics over his interaction with a young fan in France.

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Lakers Notes: LeBron Wins Olympics MVP, Big Trade Proposal ... (Sports Illustrated)

Los Angeles Lakers' superstar LeBron James has been honored with a prestigious award following Team USA's victory at the Paris Olympics, capturing yet ...

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