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The U.S. flag bearers at the Tokyo Opening Ceremony were basketball player Sue Bird, who won her fifth gold at those Games, and baseball player Eddy Alvarez, who also competed in short track speed skating at the 2014 Winter Games.

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Each country’s NOC is responsible for selecting its flag bearer, however sometimes the flag bearers are chosen by the athletes. The decision can involve various criteria and often reflects the athlete's contributions, achievements, and representation of the country.

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Just like someone from a different state or country — or sports fan — might want to fly a specific flag to represent their identity, the same goes for people in the LGBTQ+ community! And it certainly doesn’t need to be Pride Month to embrace these banners.

LeBron James will be one of the two U.S. flag bearers at the Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony on Friday, the first Opening Ceremony to be held outside of a stadium.

“It’s an incredible honor to represent the United States on this global stage, especially in a moment that can bring the whole world together,” James said in a press release. “For a kid from Akron, this responsibility means everything to not only myself, but to my family, all the kids in my hometown, my teammates, fellow Olympians and so many people across the country with big aspirations. Sports have the power to bring us all together, and I’m proud to be a part of this important moment.”

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People may also refer to themselves as being on the ‘aro spectrum,’ indicating that there is a wide range of experiences, like not feeling any romantic attraction at all, feeling it occasionally, or feeling varying levels of romantic attraction at different times.

James has earned three medals in his accomplished Olympic career. He took home bronze as part of the 2004 Olympic team in Athens, then won back-to-back golds as part of the Redeem Team in 2008 and then in London in 2012. He was not part of Team USA in 2016 or 2020, but returns to Paris for a record-tying fourth Olympic appearance at age 39.

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Online community members then agreed on Cameron’s five-stripe design. Those stripes represent the unique experience of aromantic individuals, who do not experience romantic attraction to others.Â

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James, 39, will compete at the Olympics for the first time since winning his second gold medal at the 2012 London Games.

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Starting with the Tokyo Games, nations have been encouraged to select one male and one female Opening Ceremony flag bearer. Previously, nations traditionally had one flag bearer.

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One of these is the Aromantic Pride Flag, which flies as a symbol of community and representation for aromantic folks everywhere.Â

Often shortened to ‘aro,’ this term is often connected with asexuality, since both identifiers refer to a spectrum of attraction, whether sexual or romantic.

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"I think LeBron's entire career, on and off the court, speaks for itself as him being worthy of that honor," Curry said.

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He will tie the U.S. men’s basketball record of four Olympic appearances, become the oldest U.S. Olympic men’s basketball player in history and can become the oldest Olympic men’s basketball medalist from any nation.

U.S. Opening Ceremony flag bearers are selected by voting from fellow American Olympic athletes across sports. James was nominated on behalf of the men’s basketball team by Stephen Curry.

The ceremony will include a parade of boats carrying the athletes over the Seine River, passing iconic landmarks. The route ends across from the Eiffel Tower at the Trocadero, where the final elements of protocol and final shows will take place.

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The Opening Ceremony airs live on NBC and Peacock on Friday at noon ET. Coverage will be hosted by Mike Tirico, Kelly Clarkson and Peyton Manning.

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The flag bearer represents their country and its values, showcasing national pride and unity on the global stage. Typically, the flag bearer is an athlete who has demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and sportsmanship. They symbolize the pinnacle of achievement and hard work in their sport.

Aro folks experience deep and meaningful relationships with people beyond romantic partners, and some even enter into “queerplatonic” partnerships, which consist of platonic relationships with a deeper level of commitment than the “average” friendship.

James becomes the 19th American man to serve as flag bearer for the U.S. in the Opening Ceremony of the Summer Olympics. The full list is below:

Statistically, LeBron's best Olympics came back in 2008, when he averaged 15.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists on a whopping 60.2% from the field. For his Olympic career, he's averaging 11.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists. His full Olympic resume is below:

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