NBA player LeBron James is a member of the United States men's national basketball team competing at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
LeBron James Fast Facts
- Born: December 30, 1984NBC Olympics: LeBron James
- Birthplace: Akron, OhioNBC Olympics: LeBron James
- Height: 6'8"NBC Olympics: LeBron James
- Weight: 280 lbsNBC Olympics: LeBron James
- Position: Guard/forwardNBC Olympics: LeBron James
- Played in the 2004 OlympicsNBC Olympics: LeBron James
- Won bronze medal at 2004 Olympics in AthensNBC Olympics: LeBron James
LeBron at the Olympics
LeBron James makes his second Olympics appearance at the 2008 games, having competed previously in Athens in 2004. In 2004, James spent most of his time on the bench as a 19-year old fresh off his rookie season in the NBA. He averaged 11.4 minutes and 5.4 points a game as Team USA finished with a disappointing bronze medal, the first time the U.S. failed to win gold since 1988.NBC Olympics: LeBron James
Along with Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade, James was named as a captain of the US team for the 2006 World Championships. James and Team USA look to take back gold at the 2008 games.NBC Olympics: LeBron James
