LeBron James Mistakenly Thinks Olympics Crowd Is Cheering For Him - But They're Really Cheering For French Swimmer Léon Marchand!

Photo: LeBron James, Léon Marchand (Instagram)

During the USA-Brazil Olympic basketball quarterfinals, LeBron James thought the loud cheers from the Paris crowd were for him.

As he took a seat on the bench after the USA’s dominant win, James playfully pretended to put a crown on his head, thinking the crowd's excitement was directed at him.

However, the cheers were actually for another star in the crowd—French swimmer Léon Marchand. Marchand, who has become a beloved figure in France after winning four gold medals and one bronze at the Olympics, was in the audience.

Photo: LeBron James (Instagram)

When the crowd spotted him, they erupted in applause. Unaware that Marchand was present, James continued to pose for the cameras, not realizing that the moment belonged to the French swimmer.

While LeBron is a global superstar, on that night, it was Marchand who was the star in the eyes of the French fans.


Team USA won the game 122-87, moving on to face Serbia in the semifinals. Despite LeBron's worldwide fame, it was Léon Marchand who stole the show that night in Paris.

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Source: Daily Mail 

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