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LAS VEGAS — LeBron James still is the center of attention and that'll be the case for USA Basketball this summer. At 39 years old, starting the 22nd season of his pro career, the all-time leader in NBA points, soon to become the first men's player to represent the U.S. at the Olympic Games in three different decades, "he's still LeBron." And that's why USA Basketball so badly wanted him on this team that's headed to the Paris Olympics, because there is no question that he makes the team even more of a favorite for what would be a fifth consecutive gold medal.
