LeBron James and Coco Gauff did not let rain smash their massive second on the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony … the 2 raised the American flag excessive and proud on the Group USA boat — with massive smiles on their faces!!
The tennis famous person and future basketball Corridor of Famer have been chosen to be the flag bearers earlier this week … and when it got here time to shine on the Seine River on Friday — they did not disappoint.
The pair rocked white Ralph Lauren Olympic suits — and regardless of sleeting rain — they grabbed the Star-Spangled Banner and led the way in which for all the People who will compete within the upcoming Video games.
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James was interviewed by NBC whereas out on the water … and he stated his function as flagbearer was an enormous honor.
“For myself and Coco,” James stated, “for us to represent our country, us being black kids as well, representing our culture, representing where we came from — it gives everybody so much hope where we come from.”
“That’s all we can ask for. We take it with the utmost responsibility and honor.”
That is, after all, the fourth time James will take part within the Olympics (he is already obtained two gold medals) however it’s Gauff’s first … and she or he, too, stated she was thrilled to be the one liable for carrying the flag on the Opening Ceremony.
“It means a lot to me to be here to represent Team USA and to be with the G.O.A.T. here, Mr. LeBron James,” the 20-year-old stated. “It means a lot.”
“I’m so excited and I can’t wait to do well in the Games!”
