LeBron’s Olympic Career Almost Never Happened

LILLE, FRANCE - JULY 24: LeBron James of Team United States reacts during the Basketball training session ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 24, 2024 in Lille, France. | Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

Good thing it worked out for both James and Team USA

LeBron James has had immense success in the NBA and with the Olympics too. He was an absolutely critical part of the Redeem Team and has built a huge Olympic legacy. But guess what: it almost never happened.

In 2008...