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LeBron James on France: I wasn’t very impressed with their last game

LeBron James on France: I wasn’t very impressed with their last game

Ben Golliver: LeBron James said USA Basketball needs to be ready for Canada, Germany & others in knockout round. James on France: β€œI wasn’t very impressed with their last game. I didn’t think they were ready for the physicality of Germany. Other than that, they were playing some good ball.” pic.twitter.com/WgH8CjnNXW
Source: Twitter @BenGolliver

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

LeBron James on France: I wasn’t very impressed with their last game
Emiliano Carchia @Sporting

United States, LeBron James identify possible opponents for gold at Paris 2024 Olympics @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/united-stat… – 2:02 PM

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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet

Lebron James says he wasn’t impressed by France’s performance in the game against Germany πŸ˜¬πŸ‡«πŸ‡· #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/XsRyluSIIH – 1:29 PM

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Donatas Urbanas @Urbodo

The guy got the best selfie of the Olympics?

Security tried to stop some fans from getting autographs, but LeBron James stopped and showed love to the fans in Lille. He also took a fan’s phone to snap a selfie.

USA advanced to the quarterfinals, which will be played in Paris. pic.twitter.com/pbgmBRN4Wm – 1:07 PM

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Ben Golliver @BenGolliver

LeBron James said USA Basketball needs to be ready for Canada, Germany & others in knockout round.

James on France: β€œI wasn’t very impressed with their last game. I didn’t think they were ready for the physicality of Germany. Other than that, they were playing some good ball.” pic.twitter.com/WgH8CjnNXW – 1:06 PM

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StatMuse @statmuse

LeBron today:

10 PTS

6 REB

8 AST

4-6 FG

He only played 17 minutes. pic.twitter.com/voPsqLBESd – 12:51 PM

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Mike Finger @mikefinger

To be in the building 15 or 20 years ago to see LeBron in the open court β€” with that speed and power and out-of-nowhere extra burst β€” was just awe-inspiring.

And you know what?

It still is. – 12:31 PM

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Kellan Olson @Kellan Olson

Loved how Booker wanted to set himself up to throw a lob to LeBron. Maybe next time! – 12:22 PM

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Austin Krell @NBAKrell

The LeBron behind-the-back pinpoint pass with his right to Embiid cutting on the baseline was insane, but him destroying PR’s coverage on the Booker screen with a lefty bounce pass leading Book to the paint was also sensational. Off hand, in front of the moving target. Precise. – 12:08 PM

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Kellan Olson @Kellan Olson

28-10 run after LeBron checked back in. Big-time playmaking close to the half from him. – 12:04 PM

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Eric Koreen @ekoreen

Just a couple of selfless 39-year-old dudes with gray in our beards, LeBron and me. – 12:01 PM

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John Karalis @John_Karalis

From the β€œthe little things matter” category: LeBron pulling Curry up off the floor essentially in stride got Steph back into the play instead of giving PR a 5-on-4. USA gets the stop. – 12:00 PM

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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin

Insane pass from LeBron James to Joel Embiid.

Team USA up 60-45 late in 1st half. #TeamUSA #Lakers #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/ghoThxLKPp – 12:00 PM

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Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds

Steph off the glass to LeBron for a dunk…crisis warned here. – 11:58 AM

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Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba

That pass from LeBron to Joel was wild. – 11:56 AM

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Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt

Starting lineup for US men’s 5Γ—5 Group C game vs. Puerto Rico:

LeBron James

Steph Curry

Joel Embiid

Jayson Tatum

Devin Booker – 11:08 AM

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Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat

Bam Adebayo again off bench for Team USA today 11:15 am vs. Puerto Rico.

Starters:

Stephen Curry

Devin Booker

LeBron James

Jayson Tatum

Joel Embiid – 11:04 AM

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Evan Sidery @esidery

Team USA’s third game in group play begins at 11:15 am ET against Puerto Rico.

Stephen Curry, Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday, LeBron James, and Joel Embiid will be their starting lineup. pic.twitter.com/6UExTe95oz – 10:01 AM

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StatMuse @statmuse

Who is the Olympic MVP so far?

LeBron β€” 16.5 PPG | 7.0 RPG | 7.0 APG

Shai β€” 19.0 PPG | 4.0 RPG | 4.0 APG

Jokic β€” 17.0 PPG | 10.0 RPG | 8.5 APG

Schroder β€” 19.7 PPG | 3.0 RPG | 9.0 APG

Wemby β€” 17.0 PPG | 10.7 RPG | 3.0 APG pic.twitter.com/xwR0tSW22p – 6:57 PM

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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin

Kevin Durant 1st, Charles Barkley 3rd NBA.com #TeamUSA all-time Olympics list since ’92.

Top 10:

Kevin Durant

Carmelo Anthony

Charles Barkley

Michael Jordan

LeBron James

Kobe Bryant

Scottie Pippen

Chris Mullin

Patrick Ewing

David Robinson

tinyurl.com/28fhvje5 pic.twitter.com/8OpOA3t5ii – 3:43 PM

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More on this storyline

Speaking of Durant, Edwards once again emphasized how much he enjoys being a teammate of both KD and LeBron James. β€œI’ve never dreamed of, hell yeah,” Edwards said. β€œHe’s (Durant) the best part. He and Bron, they’re the best two people. I mean, team players, they always want to see the person next to them shine. I’m the same way, so it’s perfect. It’s perfect.” -via EuroHoops.net / August 3, 2024

StatMuse: LeBron James today: 10 PTS,6 REB, 8 AST, 4-6 FG He only played 17 minutes. -via x.com / August 3, 2024

During a recent interview on Yahoo Sports, Tony Parker gave his take on how he sees Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs career ending up. β€œThere’s nothing I can tell him. He’s ready. . .He’s not bothered by the pressure or the expectations, he’s a little like LeBron (James). The only one that can compare with so much expectation before he arrived is LeBron James,” Parker said. β€œVictor, the way he played his rookie season with the Spurs, he was unbelievable. So I hope it translates with a lot of championships for the Spurs, and I hope it will translate with a lot of medals for French basketball.” -via Clutch Points / August 2, 2024