LeBron James Makes Behind-The-Back Pass That Went Viral

Lakers star LeBron James made an incredible pass during Saturday's Team USA victory over Puerto Rico.

Jul 28, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; United States guard Lebron James (6) reacts after a play in the third quarter against Serbia 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 Saturday morning, Team USA faced off against Puerto Rico at the 2024 Olympics in France.

After a slow start in the first quarter, they won the game by a score of 104-83 to improve to a perfect 3-0 in the tournament.

During the game, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made an incredible pass to Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid that got a lot of views on social media.

Via Legion Hoops: "This pass from LeBron was CRAZY…"

This pass from LeBron was CRAZY… pic.twitter.com/hN9WVyM68A

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) August 3, 2024

James finished his day with 10 points, six rebounds and eight assists while shooting 4/6 from the field in only 18 minutes of playing time.

After sitting out the team's last game, Embiid returned to action with 15 points, three rebounds, two assists and two blocks while shooting 6/14 from the field and 1/4 from the three-point range in 23 minutes.

No. 1 seed ✅ pic.twitter.com/z5UveWwejX

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 3, 2024

Anthony Edwards led the way for Team USA with 26 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals while shooting 11/15 from the field and 3/6 from the three-point range in just 17 minutes of playing time off the bench.

A Lille something extra for ya! It's on to the knockout rounds in Paris 👊

🇺🇸 #USABMNT x #Paris2024 #Basketball pic.twitter.com/USV72141qW

— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 3, 2024

James is playing in his fourth Olympics.

He has two gold medals (and one Bronze).

👑 🤝 🐜

📺 NBC + Peacock

🇺🇸 #USABMNT #Paris2024 #Basketball
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— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 3, 2024

James is coming off his 21st season in the NBA (and his sixth playing for the Lakers).

The four-time NBA Champion finished the year with averages of 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 in 71 regular season games.

The Olympics can be watched on NBC and Peacock.