LeBron James Made Olympic History In USA-Serbia Game

Lakers star LeBron James made Olympic history during Thursday's game.

Aug 3, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; United States guard LeBron James (6) celebrates after defeating Puerto Rico during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports / John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

On Thursday afternoon, LeBron James and Team USA pulled off a miraculous comeback to beat Serbia by a score of 95-91.

They are now a perfect 5-0 in the tournament and will face off against France in the Gold medal round.

Via ESPN: "STEPH CURRY LEADS TEAM USA TO A HUGE COMEBACK WIN OVER SERBIA 🪣

USA advances to the gold medal game against France 🥇"

STEPH CURRY LEADS TEAM USA TO A HUGE COMEBACK WIN OVER SERBIA 🪣

USA advances to the gold medal game against France 🥇 pic.twitter.com/RUEPt2YGVM

— ESPN (@espn) August 8, 2024

James finished his day with 16 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal while shooting 6/9 from the field and 2/4 from the three-point range in 32 minutes of playing time.

He has two of the only four triple-doubles recorded in Olympic history.

Via HoopsHype: "LeBron James triple-double.

There's only been four in Olympic history.

Alexander Belov in 1976
LeBron James in 2012
Luka Doncic in 2020
LeBron James in 2024"

LeBron James triple-double.

There's only been four in Olympic history.

Alexander Belov in 1976
LeBron James in 2012
Luka Doncic in 2020
LeBron James in 2024

— HoopsHype (@hoopshype) August 8, 2024

James is competing in his fourth Olympics.

He won two Gold medals (2008 and 2012) and one Bronze (2004).

LeCaptain America today:

16 PTS
12 REB
10 AST
6-9 FG

The first player in Olympic history with multiple triple-doubles. pic.twitter.com/KGEyhcgrUx

— StatMuse (@statmuse) August 8, 2024

In addition to the triple-double, James also passed NBA legend Carmelo Anthony for second on Team USA's all-time scoring list.

Via X user @georgemikan: "LeBron James has now passed Carmelo Anthony in Olympic scoring for Team USA.

1. Kevin Durant - 494
2. LeBron James - 337
3. Carmelo Anthony - 336"

LeBron James has now passed Carmelo Anthony in Olympic scoring for Team USA.

1. Kevin Durant - 494
2. LeBron James - 337
3. Carmelo Anthony - 336

He's also 1st (by a mile) in Team USA assists, 2nd in steals, and only 4 rebounds behind Carmelo for 2nd place in rebounds, as well. pic.twitter.com/WAcJ7JuWrA

— ɴᴏᴛ (@georgemikan) August 8, 2024

James is coming off another excellent season for the Los Angeles Lakers where he averaged 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 54.0% from the field and 41.0% from the three-point range.

LeBron James TIED IT in USA’s 4Q comeback 👑🇺🇸

pic.twitter.com/1kIQD3AvuC

— NBA (@NBA) August 8, 2024