Team USA has won 16 gold medals in the international competition and has amazed everyone with a winning streak of 3-0 in the 2024 Paris Olympics. During the pre-Olympics exhibition games, the American men’s basketball team clinched five victories against several teams. With a star-studded roster including LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant, Team USA is all set to dominate in the quarterfinals.
James has displayed exceptional talent throughout the 2024 Olympics, and during the recent game against Puerto Rico, he finished with 10 points, 8 assists, and six rebounds in the dominating 104-83 victory. However, James’ performance was not the only thing that caught the fans’ eye; his reaction while attempting a block has gone viral and become meme material.
Ismael Romero from Puerto Rico caught the ball with approximately 4:30 left in the second quarter and attempted a dunk. James, who was recently praised by Austin Reaves, swiftly moved behind Romero, smirking as he tried to block the shot. NBA fans got creative with a photo of the four-time NBA champion smirking and reacting in various ways in the comments on X (formerly known as Twitter).
“Look at Bron face, he a psycho man.”
Look at Bron face, he a psycho man😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/auucRERL8U
— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) August 3, 2024
One fan got creative with his Photoshop skills and created a collage of James’ smirking photo.
Self-portrait with Death playing the fiddle, by Arnold Böcklin, 1872 pic.twitter.com/o2fVBfMT9D
— ArtButMakeItSports (@ArtButSports) August 3, 2024
Meanwhile, another fan reacted, “If I send you this just know I ain’t done yet.”
If I send you this just know I ain’t done yet pic.twitter.com/wQALiH6IqC
— Justin (@justinbrosemer) August 3, 2024
Another fan commented, “It’s crazy because he really calculating the trajectory he bout to slam this mans layup off the backboard.”
It’s crazy because he really calculating the trajectory he bout to slam this mans layup off the backboard 🤣 pic.twitter.com/4O3IEGIu4W
— Shady (@ShadyMikeGaming) August 3, 2024
Meanwhile, another fan joked, “When my boss catches me on my phone at work.”
When my boss catches me on my phone at work 😂 pic.twitter.com/H79BzGfifb
— chap (@s3asonnn) August 3, 2024
Another fan reacted, “That is the ‘I’m about to get this chase-down block’ face.”
That is the “I’m about to get this chase down block” face
— Scion Storm (@ScionStormTV) August 4, 2024
James Steps Up for Embiid Amid French Fan Backlash
Team USA is dominating the international competition. However, one of the team’s players is struggling in front of the French crowd. Joel Embiid has been constantly booed by the French crowd because he chose to play for the USA instead of France. Despite this, James recently showed his support for Embiid during an interview with The Athletic.
“We are all on Jo’s side. Jo’s in great spirits, we’re all in great spirits, and as his 11 teammates, we just give him the support that he needs both on the floor and off the floor if needed.” James said after the game against Puerto Rico.
King James has been showcasing amazing talent at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In the first game against Serbia, James finished with 21 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds. In the second game against South Sudan, the 39-year-old player scored 12 points, dished out five assists, and pulled down seven rebounds. However, in the third game against Puerto Rico, James recorded 10 points, eight assists, and six rebounds.
Team USA will be facing Brazil in the upcoming game scheduled for August 7th.
