In a memorable moment at the Paris Olympics, LeBron James found himself in a bit of an embarrassing situation when he wrongly assumed that the crowd’s enthusiastic cheers were for him during Team USA’s quarterfinal basketball game against Brazil. The cheers were actually intended for Leon Marchand, the French swimmer who achieved remarkable success with four gold medals and one silver.

Marchand, 22, was present at the game and received a warm reception from the audience. His presence sparked a standing ovation, which James, misinterpreting as recognition for himself, responded to by waving and making a crown gesture. This amusing mix-up was highlighted by reports from the New York Post and Larry Brown Sports.

Despite this incident, James had a standout performance, contributing 12 points, nine assists, and three rebounds to Team USA’s 122-87 victory. The win secured their spot in the semifinals, where they will face Serbia. James also endured a minor setback during the game, taking an elbow to the eye which required four stitches.

This humorous misunderstanding highlights the often unpredictable nature of live sports events, where even high-profile athletes like James can find themselves caught up in amusing situations.