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When to watch Akron native LeBron James and Team USA play basketball in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics

Akron native LeBron James will be playing for Team USA. This marks his fourth Olympic Games.
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LeBron James, right, of the United States, shoots as Nikola Jokic, of Serbia, defends in a men's basketball game at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

PARIS, France — Akron native and former Cleveland Cavaliers player LeBron James is back in the Summer Games.

James, arguably the greatest basketball player, will compete in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics as a member of the USA Basketball Men's National Team. 

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This year's Olympic Games mark the fourth for James as he played in Athens (2004), Beijing (2008) and London (2012). 

At 39 years old, James is also making history, becoming the first U.S. men's basketball player to compete in the Olympics in three different decades. 

In addition, James carried the flag for Team USA during the Opening Ceremony on July 26.

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Recently, James spoke on TODAY about his upcoming trip to Paris and how he plans to bring home gold for Team USA. 

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Here's when you can watch James play for Team USA: 

MEN'S BASKETBALL GROUP C: 

Sunday, July 28

  • USA vs. Serbia 
    • United States defeats Serbia 110-84

Wednesday, July 31

  • USA vs. South Sudan 
    • United States defeated South Sudan 103-86

Saturday, August 3 

  • USA vs. Puerto Rico 
    • United States defeated Puerto Rico 104-83. James contributed 10 points, eight assists and six rebounds in 18 minutes.

Tuesday, Aug. 6: Quarterfinals

  • Brazil vs. United States 
    • United States defeated Brazil 122-87

Thursday, Aug. 8: Semifinals

  • Serbia vs. United States 
    • Beat Serbia 95-91 

Saturday, Aug. 10

  • Gold medal game: United States vs. France 
    • 3:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 p.m. Paris

NBC is your home for all the action with full coverage throughout the games.

3News' Matt Rascon is in Paris bringing exclusive coverage of the Summer Olympics to WKYC.

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