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Video: LeBron James Goes Viral for Calling Team USA – ‘The Avengers’ After Securing Gold Medal at Paris Olympics
LeBron James dubs 2024 Team USA 'The Avengers' after Olympic gold win while being asked to compare the current squad’s standing against 1992’s Dream team and the Redeem team.
After clinching the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, LeBron James made headlines once again with his choice of moniker for Team USA. In a quick interview following the victory, James was asked to characterize the 2024 squad, and his response immediately went viral - he dubbed them ‘The Avengers.’
The Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar brought in the analogy when he was asked to name the current USA squad which just finished securing the Olympic gold medal at Paris. However, without wasting much time in naming the American squad while comparing the 1992’s iconic Dream team and Redeem Team, LeBron said, “ The Avengers.”
Although, the comparison to the iconic superhero team was not a novel one. As soon as it was revealed that basketball hot shots like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant would be representing Team USA at the Olympics, fans couldn't help but draw parallels to the Earth's mightiest heroes.
These three players, seen as defining figures of their generation, had come together just like the Avengers do in the comics and in their blockbuster movies, providing a thrilling prospect for basketball enthusiasts worldwide. In fact, James himself had been playfully dubbed "LeCaptain America" after his role as the flagbearer for the U.S. at the Olympics' opening ceremony.
For Team USA, the 2024 Olympics represented an opportunity to redeem themselves after their less-than-satisfactory performance at the previous year's FIBA World Cup, often likened to the narrative of "Avengers: Infinity War."
Similar to the superhero team's journey in that tale, Team USA's experience at the World Cup had been one of disappointment and unfulfilled potential. Therefore, the Paris Olympics could be likened to Team USA's 'Avengers: Endgame'; their chance at redemption, a momentous occasion to set right the recent past.
And redeem themselves they did. The squad's performance at the Paris Olympics was nothing short of dominant, with Team USA surging through the competition to secure the gold medal for the fifth consecutive time at the Olympics.
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