NBA star LeBron James to skip Rio Olympics: agentGETTY IMAGES LeBron James will not be in the US team at the Rio Olympics. LeBron James will not chase gold this summer in the Rio Olympics. James won gold medals in the last two Olympics. Agent Rich Paul said on Thursday (Friday NZ time) that James informed USA Basketball that he has withdrawn from consideration. Anthony won gold medals in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics and a bronze in 2004.

Source: Stuff June 23, 2016 22:58 UTC