The 1992 Olympic Gold Medal USA basketball team was probable the best ever. No team had ever dominated so much. But, what do you expect with Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, and a roster full of hall of famers? Ever since the 2002 olympics where the US team was dominated by Argentina in the Olympics they've never looked the same. Was the world getting better or was US basketball getting worse? This is the question that many are still asking today. Right now in Las Vegas the US team is participating in Olympic qualifying against teams from the Americas. They've looked dominate and many are thinking that this may be the team that gets the US the gold medal again. What is the difference this time? First of all, Kobe Bryant is on the team for the first time. He brings the intensity, leadership and defense that this team needs. We also have a true point guard in Jason Kidd. Last of all, we have some shooters, Michael Redd and Mike Miller, two of the best shooters in the NBA. I'm really excited about this team. Along with the players previously mentioned, we have 'Melo, Lebron, Amare, Dwight Howard, and Tyson Chandler. I'm confident that this team will bring the USA what is rightfully theirs. Here is a video of the original Dream Team and one of the new team against Brazil.
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