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Team USA started its Olympic Games perfectly with a victory over Serbia, all in a very good atmosphere.

LeBron James, used to this kind of moment, did not hide a certain nervousness for his return to the Olympics.

It’s not perfect yet, however, Team USA sent a serious message to the competition on Sunday with their performance against Serbia.

This is the case for example of Kevin Durant, who has not played in weeks due to a calf concern.

That didn’t stop the Slim Reaper from getting hot (21 points on 8/8 shooting in the first half), and from reaping the praise of LeBron James .

LeBron James Honest About His Olympic Return

It was a special game for LeBron, who was making his return to the Olympic Games after missing the last two editions.

The King wanted to enjoy such a competition one last time, all in a very nice atmosphere at Pierre-Mauroy.

Even the Akron native admits that he was a little nervous before facing Serbia.

LeBron James on the atmosphere before facing Serbia : “It was awesome. Sitting down and listening to our national anthem you know, hearing the fans cheering, I was a little nervous. My stomach, goosebumps, it was something different.”

Similar sentiment for Kevin Durant, impressed by the atmosphere in this game , especially for his return to the courts after a few weeks of absence.

For James, we imagine it’s even more special at 39 and for his likely last participation in the Olympic Games. Even the one sometimes nicknamed “cyborg” can behave like a human.

“It’s good to know that even King James can be a little nervous sometimes.”

LeBron James was nervous before facing Serbia. Already because the fans put on a great atmosphere, but especially because the King had been waiting to return to the Olympic Games for a while. And count on him to enjoy it.