Los Angeles Lakers forward Lebron James will be the American flag bearer at the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics
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Why It Matters
James will be the first male basketball player to carry the flag for Team USA at the summer olympics. James won a gold medal for Team USA in Beijing in 2008 an in London in 2012 as well as a bronze medal in Athens in 2004. James was nominated for the honour by NBA league mate and Team USA teammate Stephen Curry who filmed a video supporting the nomination.