CHINA: BASKETBALL: NBA superstar LeBron James tells fans in Beijing of his perfect year
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CHINA: BASKETBALL: NBA superstar LeBron James tells fans in Beijing of his perfect year
- Title: CHINA: BASKETBALL: NBA superstar LeBron James tells fans in Beijing of his perfect year
- Date: 21st August 2012
- Summary: BEIJING, CHINA (AUGUST 21, 2012) (REUTERS) ***FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY** VARIOUS OF NBA BASKETBALL STAR LEBRON JAMES WALKING ONTO STAGE VARIOUS OF JAMES ON STAGE FANS CHEERING (SOUNDBITE) (English) NBA BASKETBALL STAR LEBRON JAMES SAYING: "You know, you win an NBA championship, you win an MVP in the regular season, Finals MVP, and a gold medal all in the same year. This is a dream come true, it's a perfect year, man. It's been amazing." POSTER SHOWING JAMES (SOUNDBITE) (English) NBA BASKETBALL STAR LEBRON JAMES SAYING: "You know, greatness is defined by how much ya'll want to put into what you do, going for, accomplishing goals. Also, being able to come back from adversity. So you know, I can see where greatness is, but I'm not there yet, but I'm trying to get there. And I'll continue to work hard to get there." LOCAL PLAYERS ON COURT JAMES WATCHING GAME IN PROGRESS FANS CHEERING (SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) 13-YEAR OLD FAN LI TIANYI SAYING: "I have liked him for nine years now, because of his basketball records and his many abilities, his character. I'm very happy to be here today, because it is my first time seeing my favourite basketball player." PLAYERS IN A HUDDLE WITH JAMES
- Embargoed: 5th September 2012 13:00
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- Topics: Sports
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- Story Text: Miami Heat NBA star LeBron James emulated the legendary Michael Jordan's achievement when he won an Olympic gold medal to go with his Most Valuable Player of the season award and the NBA title.
James, currently on a promotional tour in China, on Tuesday (August 21) told fans in Beijing: "This is a dream come true, it's a perfect year. It's been amazing."
Around 500 fans turned up at the event held at the capital's Chaoyang stadium to catch a glimpse of the U.S. team's best all-around player at the London Games this year.
James, who showed up to watch a social game between two local teams, is the only player other than Michael Jordan to win the triple.
"You know, greatness is defined by how much ya'll want to put into what you do, going for, accomplishing goals. Also, being able to come back from adversity. So you know, I can see where greatness is, but I'm not there yet, but I'm trying to get there. And I'll continue to work hard to get there," he said.
The Miami Heat forward told media on Sunday (August 19) that he plans to chase another gold medal for the US at the Rio Olympics in 2016. - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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