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LeBron James to be official starter for Le Mans

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Stephen Kilbey
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Four-time NBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist LeBron James has been named the official starter for the centenary running of the Le Mans 24 Hours this weekend.

James, who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers and now holds the all-time NBA scoring record, will lower the French flag, signalling the start of the race at 16:00 local time on Saturday.

“There’s nothing like seeing and experiencing sports at their highest level,” James said. “It’s an honor for me to be part of this historic moment in motorsport and help celebrate the centenary of one of the biggest sporting events in the world.

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