LeBron James plays le-bandage in Paris.
The 39-year-old basketball star was spotted sitting courtside with her USA basketball teammates Bama Adebayo and Devin Booker to cheer on the women’s national team in their quarter-final match against Nigeria during the 2024 Olympics.
Adebayo, 27, and James wore Team USA gear to the game, but the Los Angeles Lakers star also sported a noticeably large patch over his eye during the outing.
The night before, James had injured himself during the United States men’s national team’s win over Brazil when he “unintentionally took an elbow” to the face.
The basketball star was joined by his wife, Savannah James, during the women’s quarterfinal game, and PEOPLE spotted the couple holding hands as they entered Bercy Arena before tipoff.
LeBron and Savannah James support the US women’s basketball team in Paris.
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James took an elbow to the eye during the United States’ 122-87 victory over Brazil.
He told reporters, including PEOPLE, that he was “fine” and “just took an accidental elbow” after the game, adding that he was ready to “turn on” the team’s film session in the morning to prepare for their semifinal game against Serbia on Thursday, August 8. .
However, according to Bleacher Report and Sports IllustratedTeam USA head coach Steve Kerr said James received four stitches in the upper part of his eye after the injury.
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Also during the women’s team meeting on Wednesday, LeBron greeted NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki and gold medalist Katie Ledecky, who sat courtside near swimming legend Michael Phelps.
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Former NBA player Dirk Nowitzki and basketball player Lebron James at Bercy Arena on August 7, 2024.
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Booker, 27, took in the action with his camcorder in hand, while the Phoenix Suns star has been seen documenting his Olympic experience since arriving in Paris.
During the men’s game Tuesday, WNBA star A’ja Wilson — who scored 20 points in the U.S.’s win over Nigeria on Wednesday — sat courtside with Snoop Dogg to cheer on the NBA stars.
Bronny James supports dad LeBron in Paris as the USA basketball team advances to the semifinals
It’s unclear if Savannah was present for Tuesday’s men’s quarter-final, but the couple’s eldest son Bronny James was seen in the stands cheering on his father – and new teammate.
Bronny, 19, was selected by the Lakers in this summer’s NBA draft.
After Tuesday’s win, LeBron told reporters he was grateful to be playing for Team USA after 21 seasons in the NBA. “It’s a blessing and an honor to be able to continue to compete at this level and represent Team USA, especially in the later stages,” he said.
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