LeBron James’ new record!

As long as he continues to play without worrying about his age, even at 39 years old, LeBron James He will continue to add records to his collection. King He added another in the US victory over South Sudan: Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony She is the only player in Team USA history to reach 300 points in an Olympic game.

The Lakers star broke that barrier with 12 points. If the U.S. lives up to expectations and reaches the Finals, with four games to go, LeBron could surpass the now-retired Anthony. 336 points.

but, King Kevin Durant is younger, so it’s hard for him to become Team USA’s all-time leading scorer while still in the NBA. 35 yearsthere are 472.

“It doesn’t mean much to me,” LeBron said. “At the end of the day, I just want to win, I’m here to win a gold medal, that’s my only mindset. It’s not about the stats,” James said.

Durant has been the center of attention in terms of records since his Olympic start. Phoenix Suns He could become the first player in history to win four gold medals in men’s basketball Olympic Games, following wins in London 2012, Rio de Janeiro 2016 and Tokyo 2020.

KD already has the most Olympic gold medals, tying him with Carmelo Anthony with three, the same number LeBron could achieve. Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi They hold the most gold medals in men’s and women’s basketball with five between 2004 and 2020. Taurasi, who will be competing in her sixth time in Paris, has the chance to increase that tally to six.