Nba superstar LeBron James will likely no longer play for the US national team. This is what Team USA coach Jerry Colangelo says.
James, leader of the Los Angeles Lakers, has twice won Olympic gold and was four-time NBA champion, but has chosen not to participate in the last two Olympic tournaments, also due to the physical requirement imposed by the North American league. "Time is running its course - said Colangelo on the 36-year-old champion - If you are a human being, your body is built to last so long depending on your sport. LeBron has chosen not to participate in the last two Olympics because it is very busy in his life. He made a contribution that is greatly appreciated, but I think his time is up. "
LeBron James played in one of the US Olympic teams that triumphed in 2008 and 2012. He was also a member of the 2004 US team that won bronze in Athens, primarily in the reserve role.
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