1992 US Olympic Basketball Team
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The 1992 US Olympic Basketball Team, commonly known as the "Dream Team," was a historic assembly of basketball talent. It was the first US Olympic team to include active professional players from the National Basketball Association (NBA), following a 1989 decision by FIBA to allow professionals in the Olympics. The team featured legendary players such as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, and Scottie Pippen. They dominated the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, winning all eight games with an average margin of 44 points. The Dream Team's impact extended beyond their Olympic success, significantly boosting the global popularity of basketball. Their presence in the Olympics marked a shift in international basketball, inspiring other countries to improve their teams. The team's legacy includes numerous Hall of Fame inductions, both individually and collectively. They are widely regarded as one of the greatest sports teams ever assembled, leaving a lasting impact on basketball's global landscape. Their performance in Barcelona remains iconic, symbolizing American basketball supremacy at the time.
