LeBron James and Kevin Durant Shine in Olympic Opener

LeBron James made a triumphant return to the Olympics after a 12-year hiatus, joining Kevin Durant in leading the U.S. men's basketball team to a commanding 110-84 victory over Serbia in their opening game of the Paris Games. Both players showcased their elite skills, with Durant scoring 23 points in just 17 minutes and James contributing 21 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. The duo's impressive shooting performance saw them combine for 18 of 22 from the field, setting a strong tone for the Americans' quest for a fifth consecutive gold medal. The U.S. team, featuring notable players like Jrue Holiday, Devin Booker, Anthony Edwards, and Stephen Curry, demonstrated their offensive prowess against the reigning World Cup silver medalists. Serbia's Nikola Jokic led his team with 20 points, while Bogdan Bogdanovic added 14. The Americans' next challenge will be against South Sudan, a rematch from a closely contested exhibition game earlier this month, while Serbia faces Puerto Rico in a critical matchup. Serbia's coach, Svetislav Pesic, praised the current U.S. squad, claiming it surpasses the legendary 1992 "Dream Team." However, U.S. coach Steve Kerr humorously dismissed the comparison, recalling how the original team rarely called timeouts. Kerr quickly made adjustments during the game, substituting Joel Embiid for Anthony Davis, which helped the U.S. regain control and finish the first half with a 58-49 lead, highlighted by Durant's spectacular fadeaway shot at the buzzer.