Incidentally, Laettner got the nod of the NBA’s No. Fresh of two consecutive NCAA championships with Duke, that player was Christian Laettner. In a show of respect to the traditional Olympic framework i.e., utilizing amateur players, the USA selected one single college player for the Dream Team. Here’s a look at each of the members of the 1992 ‘Dream Team’ and where they’re at today: Christian Laettner This was a majestic team.” Where are the Dream Team members today?Īs mentioned above, a lot’s happened since that incredible summer some 30 years ago, but rest assured the love that we still have for those amazing players stays strong. “But I don’t think you’ll see another team quite like this. “You will see a team of professionals in the Olympics again,” said USA coach Chuck Daly. The ‘Dream Team’ would go on to obliterate the opposition in Barcelona, winning by an average of 43.8 points per game with the smallest margin of victory coming in a 32-point win over Croatia in the gold-medal game. It was a team for the ages and remains so to this day. The final two selections - Clyde Drexler and college sensation/Duke prodigy Christian Laettner - were added later. USA Basketball initially released a roster or ensemble if you prefer, with 10 names: Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, Scottie Pippen, Karl Malone, Patrick Ewing, David Robinson, John Stockton and Chris Mullin. Yet, this wasn’t about a concert, at least not musical. M was akin to what you would expect with the Beatles or Michael Jackson coming to town to say the least. #DreamTeam /lRP76huCnO- USA Basketball May 20, 2016

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