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LeBron James Injury Report: Will Lakers Star Play for Team USA in Semi-Finals Against Serbia at Paris Olympics 2024?
Everyone will be keeping an eye on the fitness of LeBron James against team Serbia today in the semifinal of Olympics Men's Game. Get the latest updates.
The highly anticipated matchup between Team USA and Team Serbia is here. NBA fans should take note, as it's a direct showdown between LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets. While LeBron and the Lakers have often struggled against the Nuggets during the NBA season, tonight is different. LeBron James' injury status is crucial.
The "King" received an unintentional blow to the eye during the US's quarterfinal victory over Brazil. Georginho De Paula's stray elbow resulted in him requiring four stitches. LeBron assured the official Olympics website that "I'm alright," which should provide some comfort, even though he did not return to the floor. Coach Steve Kerr hasn't provided an official update on the four-time NBA champion's condition before the game. However, it seems highly unlikely that he will miss this important game.
From the start, Steve Kerr has mixed and matched his players. Given the talent he possesses, he's certainly entitled to do so. Kerr will face criticism from the fan base regardless of who he chooses to sit out. However, since every team member is a global superstar with a sizable following, that response is expected.
LeBron played 17 minutes and finished with 12 points (5/6 FG, 2/3 FT), 3 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals, and a 21 EFF in a 122-87 rout. In his four games at the Paris Olympics basketball tournament, James has averaged 13.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and a 21.0 EFF per game.
As the 2024 Summer Olympics in Men's Basketball draw to a close, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has solidified his position as the front-runner for the Most Valuable Player award. The Fédération Internationale de Basketball (FIBA) asserts that King James is the obvious choice. With averages of 13.8 points, 7.8 assists (tied for second in the Olympics), 5.8 rebounds, and 1.3 steals through the first four games in Paris, James has been a dominant force for Team USA. Although he isn't at the top of any category, he is remarkably consistent.
At the Paris Olympics, Team USA dominated, easily defeating opponents by an average of 24.8 points. The NBA All-Star talent on the team, including Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns, Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors, contributed to their success.
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