Basketball-Reference Profile Hilariously Adds ‘Captain LeMerica’ Nickname to His Profile Page
Arguable GOAT, LeBron James is fighting to lead Team USA to gold at the Paris Olympics, and opening ceremony day, holding that American flag like George Washington, helped land him a new nickname: “Captain LeMerica.”
Get this, the hilarious moniker was added to James’ extensive list of nicknames on Basketball Reference following a tweet from USA Basketball. That easy, huh. The tweet came after James played a pivotal role in Team USA’s 110-84 victory over Serbia in their group-play opener on Sunday. But was it that flag moment?
We all know LeBron has been known by various nicknames over the years, such as “The Little Emperor,” “The Akron Hammer,” “L-Train,” and “Benjamin Buckets.” Whether “Captain LeMerica” will become a lasting addition remains to be seen. Currently, “King James” is his primary nickname, a title that has endured through his illustrious career. But he can use a few more in our opinion.
ICYMI, in the game against Serbia, James scored 21 points, provided nine assists, and grabbed seven rebounds, helping Team USA secure a commanding win. At 39, James is pursuing his third gold medal, likely in his final Olympic appearance.
Again about the nickname, it surfaced nearly a week after a viral Team USA debate about the best nickname on the roster. While “King James” was popular, Kevin Durant’s nicknames “Durantula,” “Easy Money Sniper,” and “Slim Reaper” were voted the best.
Excitingly James and Team USA will face South Sudan on Wednesday, for a rematch against a team that challenged them during an exhibition game before the Olympics. A late layup by James in that game prevented what could have been a significant upset. So basically he took over like Captain America in The Avengers. Like, it’s not a stretch. Insert Marvel reference chuckle.
“Captain LeMerica” and his teammates are expected to be highly motivated to make a statement in their upcoming matchup.
Listen, whether it’s King James or Captain LeMerica, we’re here for it.
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