The always favorite USA to win the gold medal in men’s basketball for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, you will not be able to count on your Dream Team, since the main figure of the team has set off the alarms: the star LeBron James.
After being eliminated in the first round of NBA playoffs, for the first time in his career, with Los angeles lakers, the power forward was asked if he will now focus on preparing his participation in the rings quote, surprising everyone with his answer.
LeBron is one of the 57 NBA stars shortlisted by Gregg Popovich to represent the United States in Tokyo 2020, being in addition to the most experienced in this instance, winning a bronze medal in Athens 2004, plus two gold medals in Beijing 2008 and London 2012.
LeBron James and his presence in Tokyo 2020
Faced with the question at a press conference about whether he will now prepare for the Olympic Games, the Rey surprised everyone by pointing out that your next step will be to participate in the promotion of your film Space Jam: A New Legacy, which would coincide in dates with the sports event.
“I think this summer I’m going to play for the ‘Tune Squad’ instead of the Olympics, that’s what I focus on now”LeBron assured.
If this word is confirmed, James will take a break after a season where he ended up dragging an injury to his right ankle, to focus on his recovery and on going to seek revenge in the next competition of the best basketball in the world.
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