LeBron James chooses Space Jam 2 over Tokyo Olympics in stunning revelation

On Thursday (Friday IST), the Phoenix Suns eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2021 playoffs, handing LeBron James his first Round 1 loss. Following the defeat, James was asked about the Tokyo Olympics later this year. The Lakers icon ended up deflecting a little, promoting his upcoming movie Space Jam: A New Legacy instead. 

Did LeBron James choose Space Jam 2 over Tokyo Olympics?

“I think I’m going to play for the Toon Squad this summer instead of the Olympics,” James said after the Suns vs Lakers series Game 6 loss. James has often avoided answering about the Olympics, only briefly speaking about Gregg Popovich as the new coach. He added that beating the Mostars will be his focus, especially as he did not any success against the Suns. 

LeBron James on if he'll play for Team USA in the Olympics: "I think I'm going to play for the Toon Squad this summer instead of the Olympics."

— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA)

"I’ve got like three months to recalibrate," James said later. He spoke about resting his ankle for around a month, before taming up Lola, Taz, Granny, Bugs, and other Looney Tunes characters. 

Space Jam 2 release date 

• Per reports, Space Jame 2 will be released on July 14, 2021. 

American basketball team Tokyo Olympics

• Jarrett Allen, Cleveland Cavaliers
• Eric Gordon, Houston Rockets
• Jerami Grant, Detroit Pistons
• Blake Griffin, Brooklyn Nets
• Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee Bucks
• DeAndre Jordan, Brooklyn Nets
• Zach LaVine, Chicago Bulls
• Julius Randle, New York Knicks
• Duncan Robinson, Miami Heat
• Mitchell Robinson, New York Knicks
• Fred VanVleet, Toronto Raptors
• John Wall
• Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans
• Christian Wood, Houston Rockets
• Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks
• Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
• LaMarcus Aldridge, San Antonio Spurs
• Harrison Barnes, Sacramento Kings
• Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards
• Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
• Malcolm Brogdon, Indiana Pacers
• Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
• Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat
• Mike Conley, Utah Jazz
• Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
• Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers
• DeMar DeRozan, San Antonio Spurs
• Andre Drummond, Cleveland Cavaliers
• Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets
• Paul George, LA Clippers
• Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
• James Harden, Brooklyn Nets
• Montrezl Harrell, Los Angeles Lakers
• Joe Harris, Brooklyn Nets
• Tobias Harris, Philadelphia 76ers
• Gordon Hayward, Charlotte Hornets
• Dwight Howard, Philadelphia 76ers
• Brandon Ingram, New Orleans Pelicans
• Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets
• LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
• Kyle Kuzma, Los Angeles Lakers
• Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers
• Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
• Brook Lopez, Milwaukee Bucks
• Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers
• Kyle Lowry, Toronto Raptors
• JaVale McGee, Cleveland Cavaliers
• Khris Middleton, Milwaukee Bucks
• Donovan Mitchell, Utah Jazz
• Victor Oladipo, Houston Rockets
• Chris Paul, Phoenix Suns
• Mason Plumlee, Detroit Pistons
• Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
• Myles Turner, Indiana Pacers
• Kemba Walker, Boston Celtics
• Russell Westbrook, Washington Wizards
• Derrick White, San Antonio Spurs

(Image credits: LeBron James Instagram)