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LeBron James has been in the headlines all week, but he gave the spotlight to another athlete Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Read more USA vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina live updates: USMNT wins in thriller to move into Round of 16<\/a><\/p>\n

The U.S. men\u2019s national team squared off against Bosnia Herzegovina in the World Cup\u2019s Round of 32 at Levi\u2019s Stadium in Santa Clara. Folarin Balogun put the USMNT on the board with a goal in the 44th minute, giving the Americans a 1-0 lead just before halftime. <\/p>\n

Balogun did James\u2019 famous silencer celebration after scoring the goal, and the four-time NBA champion noticed.<\/p>\n

James reacted to the celebration on X (formerly known as Twitter).<\/p>\n

\u201cLFG!!!!!! The (silencer) has (landed) at the World Cup! Helluva goal there Young (king). Go (USA),\u201d James wrote in a post with several emojis. <\/p>\n

Balogun has emerged as a key star for the USMNT, and he likely will be elated to find James\u2019 shoutout on social media.<\/p>\n

Read more USMNT overcomes red card, advances to World Cup Round of 16 with impressive win over Bosnia-Herzegovina<\/a><\/p>\n

Though the World Cup knockout stage is in full swing, NBA free agency has also dominated the sports world this week. James is a central figure on the free agent market this summer after he informed the Lakers he would not return to the team.<\/p>\n

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Now, the basketball world is watching and waiting for James to make a decision on where he will play for what will likely be the final chapter of his incredible career. <\/p>\n

James is looking to find true happiness in the twilight of his career, and he is willing to join a contender on a league minimum contract. What is clear is James\u2019 tenure with the Lakers is over.<\/p>\n

Read more Mamdani\u2019s NYPD cut \u2018blindsided\u2019 City Council \u2014 leaving pols bracing for other surprises in $126B budget they passed<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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