LeBron James Says Playing for Team USA in 2020 Olympics Is 'A Possibility'

LeBron James won't compete for Team USA in 2019, but he might make his return to the men's basketball team for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

"Yeah, that's a possibility," James said, per Joe Vardon of The Athletic. "It depends on how I feel. I love the Olympics."

The Los Angeles Lakers star competed in the Olympics in 2004, 2008 and 2012 but chose not to compete in the 2016 Games.

The 2004 squad was a disappointment after finishing with just a bronze medal, although James was only 19 years old at the time. His teams went on to win gold medals in the next two Olympics alongside Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant.

In 2016, however, James decided to rest during the offseason after winning the NBA title with the Cleveland Cavaliers in a seven-game series against the Golden State Warriors.

There might be more time for rest now with the Los Angeles Lakers, considering he is missing the postseason for the first time 2005.

With San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich now coaching Team USA, there was even a chance James could play this summer in the FIBA World Cup in China. However, there are scheduling conflicts with his role in Space Jam 2.

"I love everything about Pop, obviously, but this is not a good summer for me," James said.

Still, his respect for Popovich could allow him to make time in his schedule come 2020.