LeBron James shares message after Team USA nearly loses to South Sudan
Posted on July 22, 2024
LeBron James shared a message with his fans on Saturday after he helped Team USA escape South Sudan with a 101-100 win at O2 Arena in London, England.
James led Team USA with 25 points and scored the final basket to put his country up for good in the game.
The U.S. team needed a big defensive stop with 8 seconds left just to seal the win.
The win made Team USA 4-0 in its friendly games ahead of the Olympics in Paris. This was the toughest test the squad has endured so far, and James says he likes it that way.
“I like those better than the blowouts,” James said as he walked into the tunnel after the game. “At least we’re getting tested. I like being tested.”
James could comfortably say that since his team won. But had the team lost, they would have been embarrassed.
Either way, the close game against South Sudan is probably a good thing. Games like that typically serve as a wake-up call.
Team USA will face Germany at O2 Arena in London on Monday. Then they will begin Group C play at the Olympics on July 28. They will face South Sudan in a rematch on July 31.
Recommended Reading

Manchester United Secure Leny Yoro in £59 Million Deal
In a significant move, Manchester United have successfully signed 18-year-old defender Leny Yoro from Lille in a deal that could reach up to £58.9 million. Despite strong interest from Real Madrid, United managed to persuade the young Frenchman to join their ranks. The agreement includes an initial

Russell Westbrook to be traded by Clips, added to Nuggets roster after buyout
The Los Angeles Clippers are trading Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz, who will buy out the former NBA MVP so he can sign with the Denver Nuggets, according to ESPN. The Clippers and Jazz have agreed to a sign-and-trade deal exchanging Westbrook for Kris Dunn, the network reported Thursday. Los A

Reus will join LA Galaxy on a free transfer
According to Italian journalist Nicolo Schira, free agent Marco Reus will join MLS team LA Galaxy. The 35-year-old Reus left Borussia Dortmund, where he had played for many years, this summer. Previously, media reports indicated that LA Galaxy had made room for the German star by freeing up a forei