Although the U.S. men’s basketball team dominated Brazil in the 2024 Olympics quarterfinals on Wednesday, LeBron James left the game with a gash that needed four stitches after taking a rough fall.
During the third quarter, James was hit by Brazil’s Georginho de Paula’s elbow as the two struggled for a rebound, which knocked the Los Angeles Lakers’ forward to the ground. De Paula could be seen apologizing while the American superstar clutched his face.
James left the court holding a paper towel to his forehead, and was treated in the locker room during a timeout. Team USA went on to win the game 122-87.
