NBA legend KingJames has been named the official starter of the centenary edition of the LeMans24 ⬇️
The four-time NBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medallist will be given the honour of being the official starter for the 2023 edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours, which gets underway at 4pm local time on 10 June.
Previous official starters include Rafael Nadal , Brad Pitt , Alain Delon , Georges Pompidou and Steve McQueen . "There's nothing like seeing and experiencing sports at their highest level," James said in a statement."It's an honour for me to be part of this historic moment in motorsport and help celebrate the centenary of one of the biggest sporting events in the world.
"I am thrilled to welcome LeBron James to the 24 Hours of Le Mans Centenary and thank him most sincerely for accepting our invitation," Pierre Fillon, Automobile Club de l'Ouest president, added.
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