🏀 Talk about a nail-biter! Last Saturday in London, 39-year-old LeBron James reminded us why he's called \"King James\" 👑. With just eight seconds left on the clock, LeBron drove to the basket and nailed a clutch layup, lifting Team USA to a heart-stopping 101-100 comeback win over South Sudan.
It wasn't an easy ride for the USA squad. South Sudan came out blazing, leading by as much as 16 points. Just moments before LeBron's heroics, J.T. Thor sank a three-pointer that almost sealed the deal for South Sudan. They had three chances to score after that but couldn't convert any of them. Talk about intense! 😱
\"I didn't do a great job preparing our team,\" admitted Coach Steve Kerr after the game. \"We didn't focus enough on what they're capable of, and that's on me.\" Kerr emphasized the lesson learned: \"A good reminder that when we play against teams, it's the biggest game of their lives, and we have to expect everyone to play like that.\"
LeBron was on fire! 🔥 Shooting 10-for-14 from the field, he racked up 25 points, six rebounds, and seven assists. In a crucial stretch spanning the end of the third quarter and the start of the fourth, he fueled a 23-5 run with a three-point play and a deep triple. Vintage LeBron, am I right? 🙌
For all the basketball junkies out there, this game was a rollercoaster of emotions. It just goes to show that in basketball—and in life—it's never over 'til it's over! Keep your eyes peeled for more epic moments as the journey to Paris heats up. 🇫🇷🏀
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LeBron James' late layup saves USA from being upset by South Sudan
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