LeBron James has left his mark on the Olympic games before. However, Coco Guaff is looking to introduce herself to the world on the biggest stage. These two fantastic athletes have been given an enormous honor ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. James and Guaff will be the United States flag bearers. Together, they will lead the U.S. delegation on the Seine River for Friday’s Summer Games opening ceremony.
As reported by ET Online, Coco Guaff is the number two-ranked women’s tennis player in the world. She is also the reigning U.S. Open champion. Gauff will be making her Olympics debut in Paris. Coco will also be the first tennis player to carry the flag for the United States.
Lebron James and Coco Gauff Are Honored To Carry the United States Flag
“I could not be more proud to lead my teammates with LeBron as we showcase our dedication and passion on the biggest stage there is — at a moment where we can bring athletes and fans together from around the world,” she said.
As for LeBron James and the USA men’s basketball team, they have been fantastic lately. The combination of LeBron James and Steph Curry has left the team star-stricken. USA Basketball has not seen a team with this many big-name stars since the Redeem Team.
This will likely be the last time fans get to witness the greatness that is LeBron playing for a gold medal. LBJ is pushing 40 years old, and his basketball career is coming to an end.
Recently, James was able to fulfill a dream of his as his son Bronny was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 55th pick. LeBron and Bronny will be the first father-son duo to ever play together in the NBA.
However, LeBron James will have to handle business in Paris first. Carrying the flag alongside another amazing athlete like Coco Guaff seems to have made LBJ even more determined to bring home the gold.
