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LeBron James is available to play against Serbia in the group-stage game at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Serbia, led by reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, and Team USA, led by James, are in Group C and will open their Olympic bout on Sunday.
James has been healthy since the exhibition games before Team USA landed in Paris. James played all five friendly games.
Team USA will face Serbia for the third time in the Olympics. They first faced each other in the group stage game at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Team USA won the game by 94-91. Both teams met again for the gold medal game in the same Olympics, where the USA won 96-66.
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LeBron James and Team USA will look to start their quest for the gold medal with a win against one of the best teams in the Olympics.
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On the other hand, Serbia will look to register their first win against Team USA for the first time in the Olympics. Moreover, Jokic and his team will look to avenge the loss in the gold medal game at the Rio Olympics.
How has LeBron James performed in the Olympics
Despite winning two gold medals at the Olympics, LeBron James still carries the burden of a bronze medal stuck in his resume. Previously, James appeared three times in the Olympics, representing Team USA, in 2004, 2008 and 2012.
In 2004, he played with players like Tim Duncan, Dwyane Wade and Allen Iverson but failed to win a gold medal. Argentina defeated Team USA in the semifinals. James only played 11 minutes per game and averaged 5.4 points per game.
In 2008, James was part of the "Redeem Team" and played a big role in bringing home the gold medal. He played 24.8 minutes per game and averaged 15.5 points, 2.4 steals and 1.0 blocks per game. He shot 60.2% from the field and 46.4% from the field.
In 2012, at the London Olympics, LeBron James and Team USA again won the gold medal. In 24.9 minutes, James averaged 13.3 ppg, 5.6 assists and 1.4 spg.
Team USA vs Serbia game details
The game between Team USA and Serbia will be held at Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille on Sunday. The tip-off is scheduled at 11:15 a.m. ET and 5:15 p.m. local time. The game will be aired on NBC and livestreaming will be available on Peacock.
