In a heartwarming moment captured on video, Steph Curry announced to LeBron James that he would be the flag bearer for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony. This honor marks a historic milestone as James becomes the first men's basketball player to carry the flag for the United States.

"You got that honor, so you get to wave the flag in Paris, my man," Curry told James, who was visibly moved by the announcement.

The room, filled with members of the men's basketball team, erupted in applause as James smiled and turned to shake Kevin Durant's hand in appreciation.

James expressed his gratitude to Curry and the team, emphasizing how unexpected and significant this opportunity is for him. "We all come from different walks of life, different cities, different upbringings," James began. "I think the last thing in our mind you ever have is carrying a flag representing our country during the Olympics.

It was never a thought. It was never a dream, but it's an absolute honor."

James' journey to this point has been marked by a series of Olympic appearances that began in 2004 at the Athens Games, where he earned a bronze medal. He went on to secure gold medals at the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Olympics. Despite skipping the 2016 and 2021 Games, James has returned to the roster for what could be his final Olympic appearance, adding even more significance to his role as flag bearer.

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