Olympians are just as excited as the public to witness the athleticism at the Paris Games — especially if it's not their own sport. Here are some of your favorite Olympians' favorite Olympians.
LeBron James cheers on fellow Team USA basketballers in the 3x3 women's game against Spain last week at Esplanade Des Invalides during the Paris Games.PARIS — It’s not only the spectators. The world’s best athletes also want to see the world’s best athletes perform on the big Olympics stage.
Hailey Van Lith, a quarter of the women's roster, said the support from the NBA superstars means a lot. “They talk to us, they care about how our team is doing, how we're doing,” she said."We always support them and we love to watch them play. To see that reciprocated, it's great for the game.”The Olympic veterans have given the women, all of whom are in their first Games, some advice on handling the pressure and playing for Team USA.
“We're trying — it's hard to get tickets," she said last week, adding that beach volleyball and golf are also on the squad's wish list.Anthony Edwards, a charismatic member of Team USA’s basketball squad, went to a table tennis match to support the women's team last week, enthusiastically cheering on U.S. star Lily Zhang.
It takes some real commitment and athleticism to keep up with the grueling events schedule, so we're giving him the title of honorary Olympian.
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