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The U.S. Olympic Committee has chosen NBA star, U.S. critic, and China backer LeBron James to carry the flag at the Paris Olympics, making him the first U.S. men’s basketball player to be awarded the honor.

The athletes nominate flag bearers, and according to CBS Sports, Steph Curry put James’ name forward as this year’s flag bearer.

“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 wrote in a statement. “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.”

This will be the fourth time since 2004 that LeBron James has played on the U.S. men’s team. He is one of only three men to play four times on a U.S. Olympic basketball team—the other two are Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant. He won a bronze medal in 2004 and gold in 2008 and 2012. If the U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team takes home the gold this year, it will be the team’s fifth consecutive gold.

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