LeBron James has captained the United States to an undefeated record and semifinal berth at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Team USA is set to take on Serbia on Thursday with a trip to the gold medal match on the line, and James will have to play through an injury to make it happen.
Luckily, James isn’t dealing with an ailment that would impair his speed, athleticism or endurance. He was struck in the face in the United States’ quarterfinal game against Brazil, leaving a mark above his left eye.
What happened to James’ eye and how serious is the injury? The Sporting News has you covered with the latest updates below.
What happened to LeBron James’ eye?
James was on pace for a United States record-breaking game against Brazil in the quarterfinals. He had 12 points, nine assists, three rebounds and three steals through three quarters of a blowout win. He was only four assists shy of setting a Team USA single-game record at the Olympics.
