LeBron James Debuts Olympic Rings Tattoo Following Gold Medal Win at 2024 Paris Games — See His New Ink!

Mar. 15, 2025

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LeBron Jameshas new ink to commemorate his time at the2024 Paris Olympics.

The basketball star — who, on Aug. 10, captained Team USA Basketball to its17th gold win— debuted a tattoo of the Olympic rings following his fourth time at the games, where he was also a flag bearer for the opening ceremony on Jul. 26.

James, 39, competed in the Olympics in 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2024. In his debut year, he took home a bronze medal and scored gold medals the following three appearances.

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Over the weekend, tattoo artist Joaquin Ganga of celebrity-lovedGanga Tattoo Studioin L.A. shared an Instagram Reel ofJames getting the work of arton his inner forearm.

“Tattooing the Olympic rings for the king@kingjamesThank you for all bro,” Ganga wrote.

Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant pose with their gold medals following Team USA Basketball’s victory on Aug. 10.Gregory Shamus/Getty

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While James has participated in the iconic sporting event many times, this year’s proved to beextra special for him in the later part of his career.

“I’m 39 years old and going into my 22nd [NBA] season,” James told reporters, including PEOPLE, following Team USA Basketball’s win against France last month. “I don’t know how many opportunities and moments I’m gonna get… just to be able to compete for something big and playing big games — and tonight was a big game.”

The upcoming NBA season, starting on Oct. 22, will be James' 22nd in the league. He will be playing alongside his 19-year-old sonBronny Jamesfor the Los Angeles Lakers, making them the first father-son duo to do so in the NBA’s history.

source: people.com