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LeBron acknowledges Bolt's silencer celebration

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Real recognize real.

Usain Bolt captured his third straight gold medal in the 200m sprint on Thursday to cement his legacy as the greatest athlete of all time.

Afterwards, the gregarious Jamaican sprinter took a celebratory lap around the Estadio Olimpico Joao Havelange, and busted out "The Silencer" routine popularized by LeBron James.

The King was thrilled to see Bolt pay homage on the biggest stage in sports.

James also congratulated Bolt when he defended his title in the 100m sprint on Sunday.

Perhaps James could respond in kind by pulling out Bolt's signature "To Di World" celebration if he were to make a return to the Olympics in Tokyo 2020.

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