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LeBron James Named Flag Bearer For USA In The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

LeBron James Named Flag Bearer For USA In The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony LeBron James has been chosen to lead American athletes during the Parade of Nations at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics that will be taking place on July 26th. James was announced as Team USA's male flag bearer for Paris 2024 on TODAY onMonday morning. […]

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