Watch: LeBron throws wild pass in Olympic gold-medal game

United States guard LeBron James. Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: LeBron James throws wild pass in Olympic gold-medal game vs. France

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Darryn Albert | Last updated Aug 10, 2024 4:18 PM ET

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James went viral on Saturday for the unbelievable pass he threw to USA teammate Devin Booker midway through the first quarter.

James dribbled past France’s Isaïa Cordinier and was quickly met by Victor Wembanyama in the paint. Somehow, James dared to throw a behind-the-back pass to a cutting Booker, who scored the easy layup.

Here is the video of James’ wild pass.

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“I don’t even know what made him try that,” said James’ former NBA teammate Dwyane Wade on the NBC broadcast of the game. “What would make you try that?”

“Delusion?” replied Wade’s broadcast partner Noah Eagle.

James made it look easy, but the difficulty was off the charts. He somehow managed to sneak the pass beyond the eight-foot wingspan of Wembanyama and the 7-foot-1 wingspan of France guard Frank Ntilikina on the other side.

At almost 40 years old, James remains Team USA’s leader and offensive fulcrum in his final Olympic Games. He continues to make his last international run memorable.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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