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Traditionally composed of amateur players, a 1989 rule change by FIBA allowed USA Basketball to field teams with professional players. The original "Dream Team" won the gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. That team is often regarded as the greatest collection of talent on one team in basketball history.[1] [2] [3] Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... The International Basketball Federation (French Fédération Internationale de Basketball) is an association of national organizations which governs international competitition in the sport. ... USA Basketball is a non-profit organization and the governing body for basketball in the United States. ... The 92 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were held in 1992 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. ... Location Coordinates : Time Zone : CET (GMT +1) - summer: CEST (GMT +2) General information Native name Barcelona (Catalan) Spanish name Barcelona Nickname Ciutat Comtal (City of Counts) Postal code 08001–08080 Area code 34 (Spain) + 93 (Barcelona) Website http://www. ...

With the introduction of professionals, Team USA was able to spark a second run of dominance after capturing only a bronze medal in 1988. A second "Dream Team" competed in the 1994 Basketball World Championships, finishing first. In 1996 and 2000, Team USA once again captured gold medals. The Basketball World Championship (official name: FIBA World Championship) is a world basketball tournament for mens national teams held quadrennially. ... The 1996 Summer Olympics, formally known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and informally known as the Centennial Olympics, were held in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. ... The 2000 Summer Olympics or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were the Summer Olympic Games held in 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ...

However, Team USA's renewed dominance has lessened recent years. Facing increased competition from international teams, helped in no small way by the expansion of basketball sparked by the 1992 Dream Team [4], the USA failed to win a medal at the 2002 World Championship, finishing sixth. The 2004 Summer Olympic team lost three games on its way to a bronze medal, a record that represented more losses in a single year than the country's Olympic teams had suffered in all previous Olympiads combined. The Basketball World Championship (official name: FIBA World Championship) is a world basketball tournament for mens national teams held quadrennially. ... The ceremony for the lighting of the flame is arranged as a pagan pageant, with priestesses dancing. ...

Determined to put an end to these recent failures, USA Basketball has changed its philosophy and has looked to field complete teams instead of piecing together rosters of NBA All-Stars at the last minute. Team USA won their first seven games at the 2006 World Championships in Japan, struggling against Greece in the semi-finals. After coming away with a bronze, Team USA is still striving to recapture international gold.

1936-1968 Early Dominance

As the birthplace of basketball and the nation that oversaw most of its early development, the United States possessed a clear advantage in the early decades of international play. The US men were dominant from the first Olympic tournament held in Berlin in 1936, going 5-0 to win the gold, and joined by continental neighbors Canada and Mexico on the medal platform. Through the next six tournaments, the United States went undefeated, collecting gold while not losing a single contest in the games held in London, Helsinki, Melbourne, Rome, Tokyo, and Mexico City. Participation in these tournaments were limited to amateurs, but the US teams during this period featured players who would later go on to become superstars in professional basketball, including all-time greats Bill Russell, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, and Jerry Lucas, the latter three competed on the 1960 Rome team often credited as the best U.S. roster until the formation of the 1992 Dream Team. [5] This article is about the capital of Germany. ... Basketball at the 1936 Summer Olympics was the first appearance of the sport as an official medal event. ... Basketball at the 1948 Summer Olympics was the second appearance of the sport as an official medal event. ... Basketball at the 1952 Summer Olympics was the third appearance of the sport. ... Basketball at the 1956 Summer Olympics was the fourth appearance of the sport in Olympic competition. ... Basketball at the 1960 Summer Olympics was the fifth appearance of the sport in Olympic competition. ... Final results for the Basketball competition at the 1964 Summer Olympics: Results Categories: 1984 Summer Olympics events | Basketball at the Olympics ... The United States, coached by Henry Iba of Oklahoma State University, went 9-0. ... The 50 Greatest Players in National Basketball Association History (also referred to as the NBAs 50th Anniversary All-Time Team) were chosen in 1996 on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... William Felton Bill Russell (born February 12, 1934) is a retired American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. A five-time winner of the NBA Most Valuable Player Award and a twelve-time All-Star, the 6 ft 9 in Russell was the... Oscar Palmer Robertson (born November 24, 1938 in Charlotte, Tennessee), nicknamed The Big O, is a former American NBA player with the Cincinnati Royals and the Milwaukee Bucks. ... Jerry Alan West (born May 28, 1938, in Chelyan, West Virginia) is a retired American basketball player who played his entire professional career for the NBAs Los Angeles Lakers. ... Jerry Ray Lucas (born March 30, 1940) was a legendary basketball star from the 1950s to the 1970s, and is now a world-renowned memory education expert. ...

1972 Controversy at Munich Olympics

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The United States rode their seven consecutive gold medals and 63-0 Olympic record to Munich for the 1972 Summer Olympics. The team won its first eight games in convincing fashion, setting up a final against the Soviet Union. Final results for the Basketball competition at the 1972 Summer Olympics. ... The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were held in Munich, West Germany, from 26 August to 11 September 1972. ...

Without question, the 1972 Olympic men's basketball gold medal game is the most controversial in Olympic history, and it marked the first ever loss for Team USA in Olympic play. With three seconds left, American forward Doug Collins sank two free throws to put the Americans up 50-49. However, the horn sounded before Collins' second free throw. For the Canadian journalist and Holocaust denier see Doug Collins (journalist) Paul Douglas Collins (born July 28, 1951 in Christopher, Illinois), better known as Doug Collins, is a former NBA basketball player and announcer who has also been the head coach of a number of NBA teams. ...

Immediately following Collins' free throws, the Soviets inbounded the ball and failed to score. But one official had whistled play to stop with one second remaining after hearing the earlier horn and seeing a disturbance near the scorers table. The Soviets argued that they had requested a timeout before Collins' foul shots. The referees ordered the clock reset to three seconds and the game's final seconds replayed. However, the clock was in the process of being reset when the referees put the ball in play. A length of the court Soviet pass missed its mark, the horn sounded and the U.S. again began celebrating.

Then, in a move that unleashed fierce controversy, R. William Jones, Secretary General of FIBA, ordered the clock to be reset again at 0:03 and the game replayed from that point. This time, the Soviet's Aleksander Belov and the USA's Kevin Joyce and Jim Forbes went up for the pass, and Belov caught the long pass from Ivan Edeshko at the foul line, sending the two Americans sprawling. Belov then drove to the basket for the layup and the winning points as the buzzer sounded. The U.S. team quickly filed a protest after the game, which was heard by a five-man Jury of Appeal. In a 3-2 decision (divided along ideological lines between Communist and non-Communist countries), the Jury voted down the protest and awarded the gold medals to the Soviet team. [6] The U.S. players voted unanimously to refuse their silver medals; several team members have directed in their wills that their heirs are never to accept the medals, even posthumously.

1976-1980 Bounce Back and Boycott

After the controversial loss in Munich, 1976 saw Dean Smith coach Team USA to a 7-0 record and its eighth Olympic gold medal in Montreal. The success at this tournament pushed Team USA's all-time Olympic record to an impressive 78-1. Dean Edwards Smith (born February 28, 1931) is a retired head coach of men’s college basketball. ... At the 1976 Summer Olympics two basketball events were contested Overall Basketball rankings at the 1976 Olympics Medal Winners Mens Team Womens Team Categories: Basketball at the Olympics | 1976 Summer Olympics ...

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The 1980 U.S. team, which featured a number of future NBA players, was the youngest American national team ever assembled. Unable to compete in the Olympics due to the boycott, it instead participated in the "Gold Medal Series," a series of games against NBA all-star teams in various U.S. cities, recording a 5-1 record. [7]

1984 Olympics (Los Angeles)

Main article: Basketball at the 1984 Summer Olympics

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Michael Jordan made his Olympic debut, eight years before his appearance on the original Dream Team. Jordan led the team with 17.1 points per game, and Bob Knight coached the team to an 8-0 record and another Olympic gold. For other persons named Michael Jordan, see Michael Jordan (disambiguation). ... Robert Montgomery (Bob or Bobby) Knight (born October 25, 1940, in Massillon, Ohio, U.S.), also known as The General, is the head mens basketball coach at Texas Tech. ...

1988 Olympics (Seoul)

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A roster that included a host of future NBA all-stars including David Robinson and Mitch Richmond came up short, finishing third and winning the bronze medal. Team USA lost its only game to the Soviets 82-76 in the first Olympic meeting between these countries since the controversial 1972 gold medal game. The Americans went on to beat Australia 78-49 in the bronze medal game. "Thunder" Dan Majerle led Team USA in scoring, averaging 14.1 points per game. Final results for the Basketball competition at the 1988 Summer Olympics held in Seoul, South Korea: Results Categories: 1988 Summer Olympics | Basketball at the Olympics ... David Maurice Robinson (born August 6, 1965)) is a retired American NBA basketball player, who is often considered one of the greatest centers to ever play the game. ... Mitchell James (Mitch) Richmond (born June 30, 1965 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is a retired American basketball player in the National Basketball Association. ... Daniel Lewis Majerle (surname pronounced MAR-lee; b. ...

1992 The Dream Team

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The team assembled by USA Basketball for the tournament in Barcelona in 1992, was the most illustrious collection of talent fielded on an actual competitive team in the history of sports. Of the 12 players on the team, 10 would be named in 1996 among the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, the NBA's official list of the 50 greatest players of the league's first 50 years. Because of this star line-up, the team's games usually featured opposing teams asking for pregame photos with their U.S. opponents — and idols^{[citation needed]}. Final results for the Basketball competition at the 1992 Summer Olympics. ... The 50 Greatest Players in National Basketball Association History (also referred to as the NBAs 50th Anniversary All-Time Team) were chosen in 1996 on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... “NBA” redirects here. ...

Dream Team roster

Players in italics were not named among the NBA's 50 Greatest Players.

• C: Patrick Ewing of the New York Knicks
• PF: Charles Barkley of the Phoenix Suns
• SF:Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics
• SG:Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls
• PG:Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers

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• Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz
• David Robinson of the San Antonio Spurs
• Christian Laettner of Duke University
• Chris Mullin of the Golden State Warriors
• Scottie Pippen of the Chicago Bulls
• Clyde Drexler of the Portland Trail Blazers
• John Stockton of the Utah Jazz

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The 1992 Dream Team's Olympic Summary

Team USA cruised through its qualifying round with a 6-0 record. The team then took on Angola in the opening game of the Olympic competition. Barkley had 24 points in a team USA 116-48 romp. Barkley also received attention for elbowing an Angolan player, whom Barkley outweighed by almost 50 pounds. When asked about the incident after the game, Barkley responded, "Somebody hits me, I'm gonna hit him back, even if it does look like he hasn't eaten in a while!"

The Dream Team next took on a talented Croatia team and beat them soundly by 33 points, led by Jordan's 21. The United States team then defeated Germany behind Larry Bird's 19 points and Karl Malone's 18. In the next game, seven USA players scored in double digits and Barkley set the new single game Team USA scoring record with 30 points in a 127-83 rout of Brazil. Team USA then closed out pool play with a resounding 122-81 drumming of Spain.

In the quarter finals, Mullin scored a team high 21 points as the Dream Team scored a 115-77 victory over Puerto Rico. Team USA rolled on in the semis with a 51 point win over Lithuania. Nine US players scored in double figures. Jordan led the way in the gold medal game against Croatia, scoring 22 points. Patrick Ewing had 15. Barkley had 17. The final game was the closest of the entire Olympics, with the Dream Team winning by 32 points in a 117-85 blowout to take the gold. The high point for Croatia was a brief 25-23 lead. The Dream Team won the Olympic basketball tournament with a victory margin of 43.8 and without coach Chuck Daly ever using a timeout.

1994 World Championship Team, or Dream Team II

"Dream Team II" logo.

The second Dream Team competed in the 1994 World Championship, held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This was an entirely new roster, as USA Basketball elected to showcase stars who were not present at the 1992 Olympics. Composed primarily of younger NBA players, the team lacked the widespread appeal of its predecessor but nevertheless continued its dominance. The 1994 roster included Isiah Thomas recently retired from the NBA, Shaquille O'Neal, Reggie Miller, Dominique Wilkins, Joe Dumars, Alonzo Mourning, Mark Price, Shawn Kemp, Dan Majerle, Derrick Coleman, Steve Smith, Larry Johnson and Kevin Johnson. Coached by Don Nelson of the Golden State Warriors, this team easily captured the gold medal in tournament play. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Basketball World Championship (official name: FIBA World Championship) is a world basketball tournament for mens national teams held quadrennially. ... Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Diversity Our Strength Image:Toronto, Ontario Location. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English (de facto) Government - Lieutenant-Governor David C. Onley - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area... USA Basketball is a non-profit organization and the governing body for basketball in the United States. ... For the boxer, see Isiah Thomas (boxer). ... Shaquille Rashaun ONeal (pronounced shak-KEEL) (born March 6, 1972 in Newark, New Jersey), frequently referred to simply as Shaq, is an American professional basketball player, generally regarded as one of the most dominant in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Reginald Wayne Miller (born August 24, 1965, in Riverside, California) is a retired American professional basketball player. ... Jacques Dominique Wilkins (born January 12, 1960, in Paris, France) is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA and Basketball Hall of Famer. ... Joe Dumars (born May 24, 1963 in Shreveport, Louisiana) is the Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations and a former NBA basketball player. ... Alonzo Harding Mourning, Jr. ... William Mark Price (born February 15, 1964 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma) is a former NBA basketball player. ... Shawn T. Kemp (born November 26, 1969, in Elkhart, Indiana) is an American former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. ... Daniel Lewis Majerle (surname pronounced MAR-lee; b. ... Derrick D. Coleman (born June 21, 1967 in Mobile, Alabama) is a former basketball player in the NBA. Coleman grew up and attended high school in Detroit, Michigan and attended college at Syracuse University. ... Steven (Steve) Delano Smith (born March 31, 1969, in Highland Park, Michigan) is a retired American National Basketball Association player. ... For the American basketball player of the 1970s, see Larry Johnson (Buffalo Braves). ... Kevin Maurice Johnson (born March 4, 1966 in Sacramento, California) is an American former National Basketball Association point guard who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix Suns. ... Donald Arvid Nelson (born May 15, 1940 in Muskegon, Michigan) is an NBA head coach. ... The Golden State Warriors are a professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. ...

1996 U.S. Olympic Basketball Team

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"Dream Team III" logo.

The third team composed of NBA players participated in the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The star quality of team was impressive as it featured five members of the original Dream Team (Barkley, Malone, Pippen, Robinson, and Stockton), plus two other members of the NBA's 50th Anniversary Team in Hakeem Olajuwon and O'Neal. The rest of the squad consisted of Reggie Miller, Mitch Richmond, Anfernee Hardaway, Grant Hill and Gary Payton. Lenny Wilkens coached the team Final results for the Basketball competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics: Medal summary Final table, men USA Yugoslavia Lithuania Australia Greece Brazil Croatia China Argentina Puerto Rico Angola South Korea Categories: | | ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The 1996 Summer Olympics, formally known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and informally known as the Centennial Olympics, were held in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. ... Nickname: Location in Fulton County and the state of Georgia Coordinates: , Country State Counties Fulton, DeKalb Government  - Mayor Shirley Franklin (D) Area  - City  132. ... Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon (born Akeem Abdul Olajuwon on January 21, 1963) is a retired Nigerian-American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Mitchell James (Mitch) Richmond (born June 30, 1965 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is a retired American basketball player in the National Basketball Association. ... Anfernee Deon Penny Hardaway (born July 18, 1971, in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American NBA basketball player specializing as a point guard and shooting guard. ... Grant Henry Hill (born October 5, 1972)) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the NBAs Orlando Magic. ... This article is about the basketball player. ... Lenny Wilkens with the Portland Trail Blazers Leonard Randolph Wilkens (born October 28, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, USA) is a former National Basketball Association player, as well as the NBAs career leader in coaching wins and losses. ...

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1998 World Championship Team

The American team that competed in the 1998 World Championship in Athens, Greece is not considered a Dream Team, as none of its players were current members of NBA teams. Instead, the team was nicknamed the "dirty dozen" because of the way they worked hard on the court and maximized their ability for the good of the team. Because of a labor dispute that led to a lockout, no active or well-established NBA players were permitted to compete in the tournament. Brad Miller is the lone example of a member of the team who would go on to have a solid NBA career. This unheralded team, composed largely of players from American Colleges and the minor-league Continental Basketball Association or European pro leagues, captured a bronze medal—considered a solid achievement given the team's complete lack of top-notch talent. The 1998 FIBA World Championship was an international basketball tournament held by the International Basketball Federation in Greece. ... For other uses, see Athens (disambiguation). ... A lockout is a work stoppage in which an employer prevents employees from working. ... Bradley Alan Miller (born April 12, 1976) is an American professional basketball player, currently starting at center for the Sacramento Kings. ... The Continental Basketball Association (CBA) is a professional mens basketball league in the United States. ...

2000 U.S. Olympic Basketball Team

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During the late 1990s, international basketball began to gather attention as more and more foreign players became stars in the NBA. Therefore, the 2000 U.S. team had the enormous task of proving that American basketball was the best in the world. The new team that was assembled again featured NBA players, but this time few of them were considered to be true superstars, as several elite players elected not to participate. Final results for the Basketball competition at the 2000 Summer Olympics. ... For the band, see 1990s (band). ... “NBA” redirects here. ...

The 2000 U.S. team participated in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia and was coached by Rudy Tomjanovich. It won its first two games by lopsided margins, but faced more difficult competition thereafter. A preliminary game against Lithuania, won 85-76, marked the first time a Dream Team failed to win by double digits. Two games later, in a 106-94 victory over France, Vince Carter of Team USA executed what some call "the greatest dunk of all-time", literally jumping over 7'2"/2.18 m France center Frédéric Weis on his way to the basket. The 2000 Summer Olympics or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were the Summer Olympic Games held in 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ... This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ... Rudolph Tomjanovich, Jr. ... Vincent Lamar Vince Carter (born January 26, 1977) is an American All-Star basketball player in the NBA. He currently is a player and co-captain for the New Jersey Nets. ... A slam dunk in a college basketball game between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Centenary Gentlemen. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Frédéric Weis (born 22nd June, 1977 in Thionville, France) is a professional basketball player currently playing for Lagun Aro Bilbao in Spain. ...

A major shock came on the semifinals game when the United States managed to defeat Lithuania by only two points, 85–83, after Lithuanian star (and future NBA player, first with the Indiana Pacers and now with the Golden State Warriors) Sarunas Jasikevicius missed a desperation three-pointer at the buzzer that would have won the game. The USA eventually won the gold medal against France in a very close game, which the Americans won 85-75. Though the US went undefeated on its way to the gold medal, for the first time the team began to lose its aura of invincibility. The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team that plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... The Golden State Warriors are a professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. ... . Sarunas Jasikevicius (Lithuanian Šarūnas Jasikevičius; born March 5, 1976 in Kaunas, Lithuania) is a basketball player, the MVP of the 2003 European Basketball Championship. ...

2002 USA Men's World Championship Team

The 2002 team competed in the 2002 FIBA World Championship in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Coached by George Karl, the team finished a surprising sixth in the competition. During the tournament, Argentina became the first team ever to defeat a USA Team composed of NBA players. To a greater degree than in 2000, a number of top NBA players declined to participate, forcing USA Basketball to resort to picking mostly second-tier players. The group has been considered as one of sport's greatest flops, as they failed to produce as previous teams had. The 2002 FIBA World Championship was an international basketball tournament held by the International Basketball Federation in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA from August 29 to September 8, 2002. ... “Indianapolis” redirects here. ... George Matthew Karl (born May 12, 1951 in Penn Hills, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American former National Basketball Association (NBA) and American Basketball Association (ABA) player and current head coach of the Denver Nuggets. ...

2004 U.S. Men's Basketball Team

Main article: Basketball at the 2004 Summer Olympics

The humiliating outcome of 2002 prompted a number of NBA superstars to agree to join the team for the FIBA Americas Championship 2003, which the squad was required to participate in to qualify for the 2004 Summer Olympics. The team easily cruised to a first-place finish, earning it a spot in Athens, Greece the following summer. Basketball at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place at the indoor arena in the Helliniko Olympic Complex for the preliminary rounds, with the latter stages being held in the Olympic Indoor Hall at the Athens Olympic Sports Complex. ... The FIBA Americas Championship 2003 (The Tournament of the Americas, Las Americas Tournament for Men, FIBA Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament, or Panamerican Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Men) was hosted by Puerto Rico from August 20 to August 31, 2003. ... The ceremony for the lighting of the flame is arranged as a pagan pageant, with priestesses dancing. ... For other uses, see Athens (disambiguation). ...

However, the dominant team that competed in 2003 could not be kept together. For different reasons, 10 of its 12 players elected not to participate in Athens, causing USA Basketball to scramble to fill their places. The revamped 2004 team generally consisted of young NBA stars early in their careers, such as Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James, but included recent Most Valuable Players Tim Duncan and Allen Iverson. USA Basketball is a non-profit organization and the governing body for basketball in the United States. ...

After struggles in several exhibition matches, the vulnerability of the 2004 team was confirmed when Puerto Rico defeated them 92–73 in the very first game of the Olympic tournament in Athens. It was only the third Olympic basketball defeat ever for Team USA and the first for an American team composed of professionals. The 19 point defeat was the most lopsided loss for Team USA in the history of international competition, suggesting that the level of international basketball had caught up with that of the United States. The ceremony for the lighting of the flame is arranged as a pagan pageant, with priestesses dancing. ... This article is about the capital of Greece. ... The International Basketball Federation (French: Fédération Internationale de Basketball), more commonly known by the French acronym FIBA (pronounced ), is an association of national organizations which governs international competition in basketball. ...

After winning close games against Greece and Australia, Team USA fell to Lithuania, dropping to 2–2 in the Olympic tournament. Even after a 89–53 win over Angola, the Americans entered the knockout rounds in fourth place due to goal average, the lowest seed of their group. The Americans faced undefeated Spain in their quarterfinal game and finally put up a dominant performance, beating the Spaniards 102–94.

However, the semi-final match saw Team USA defeated by Argentina, 89–81, ending the United States' hold on the gold medal. It marked only the third time that an American team failed to win gold, and the first time for an American team composed of professionals. Before 2004, American teams had only lost two games in all previous Olympic tournaments, whereas in this one the American team lost three.

2006-2008 U.S. Men's Basketball Team

Following the disappointments in 2002 and 2004, USA Basketball looked to move in a different direction. It appointed Jerry Colangelo to be solely responsible for selecting the team. Colangelo made it clear that he would ask players for a three-year commitment—the 2006 Worlds and the 2008 Summer Olympics. The head coach chosen for the team was Duke University coach Mike Krzyzewski, with assistants Jim Boeheim of Syracuse University, Mike D'Antoni of the Phoenix Suns, and Nate McMillan of the Portland Trail Blazers. While some prominent players, such as Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett, stated that they do not plan to play for the team, superstars Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade,and LeBron James publicly announced their commitment for the 2006 Worlds and 2008 Olympics. Allen Iverson, despite being the captain for the 2004 Olympic team, was not invited to train with the team. Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony were named co-captains of the 2006 USA World Championship Team. Jerry Colangelo (born November 20, 1939) is a respected Arizona sports mogul. ... Official logo The winner, Spain, is being celebrated The 2006 FIBA World Championship was an international basketball competition hosted by Japan from August 19 to September 3, 2006. ... The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, were awarded to Beijing, China after an exhaustive ballot of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on July 13, 2001. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... James Arthur Jim Boeheim (pronounced BAY-heim) (born November 17, 1944 in Lyons, New York) is the mens basketball head coach for Syracuse University. ... Mike DAntoni (born May 9, 1951 in Mullens, West Virginia) is a basketball coach and former basketball player. ... Nathaniel Nate McMillan (born August 3, 1964 in Raleigh, North Carolina) is a former professional basketball player and current head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers. ... Timothy Tim Theodore Duncan (born April 25, 1976 in Christiansted, St. ... Kevin Garnett (born May 19, 1976) is an American professional basketball player for the NBAs Boston Celtics. ... Kobe Bryant (born August 23, 1978) is an American All-Star shooting guard in the National Basketball Association who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. ... Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr. ... LeBron James (born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association. ... Allen Ezail Iverson (born June 7, 1975, in Hampton, Virginia[1]), nicknamed A.I. and The Answer, is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association. ... Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr. ... LeBron James (born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association. ... Carmelo Kyam Anthony (born May 29, 1984)) is an American professional basketball player at the small forward position for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association and the USA National Team. ...

They easily went through the group stage and went to the semi-finals, winning their games by an average of 25 points. However, against defending European Championship winner Greece, the US suffered a 101-95 defeat, putting in a dismal defensive effort (the Greeks scored 101 points and shot .625 for the game [8]) and resulting in the third consecutive failure of an US team to reach a final in international basketball. The team rallied for a win over defending Olympic champion Argentina (who had previously earned a win over the U.S in both the 2002 Worlds and the 2004 Olympics) to take home the bronze medal.

On May 23, 2007 it was reported that seven USA players would not be able to compete in the FIBA Americas Championship during the summer of 2007 because of injuries. Those seven players are Gilbert Arenas, Joe Johnson, Brad Miller, Lamar Odom, Chris Paul, Paul Pierce and Dwyane Wade. The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... Gilbert Jay Arenas Jr. ... Joe Marcus Johnson (born June 29, 1981 in Little Rock, Arkansas) is a National Basketball Association player, currently a member of the Atlanta Hawks and the United States national basketball team. ... Bradley Alan Miller (born April 12, 1976 in Fort Wayne, Indiana) is a two-time NBA All-Star, currently starting at center for the Sacramento Kings. ... Lamar Joseph Odom (born November 6, 1979, in South Jamaica, Queens, New York) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays power forward (also plays both forward spots and is a point-forward) for the National Basketball Associations Los Angeles Lakers. ... Christopher Emmanuel Paul (born May 6, 1985, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays point guard for the New Orleans Hornets of the NBA. // Christopher Emmanuel Paul was born to Charles and Robin Paul. ... Paul Pierce (born October 13, 1977 in Oakland, California) is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. He has been a starter every season since he was selected by the Celtics in the 1998 NBA Draft, and in 2002 he helped lead Boston to an...

In response, USA Basketball announced eight new players would be added to the USA Men's National Basketball Team. Those eight players are Carlos Boozer, Tyson Chandler, Kevin Durant, Jason Kidd, Mike Miller, Greg Oden, Tayshaun Prince and Deron Williams.[9] Carlos Austin Boozer, Jr. ... Tyson Cleotis Chandler (born October 2, 1982 in Hanford, California) is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets of the NBA. Standing 71, he plays at the power forward and center positions. ... Kevin Wayne Durant (born September 29, 1988 in Washington, D.C.[9][10]) is a 69 basketball player for the Seattle SuperSonics, picked second in the 2007 NBA Draft from the University of Texas. ... Jason Frederick Kidd (born March 23, 1973, in San Francisco, California) is an American All-Star professional basketball player in the NBA. After earlier tours with the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns, he is currently the New Jersey Nets starting point guard and captain. ... Michael Lloyd Mike Miller (born February 19, 1980 in Mitchell, South Dakota, United States) is a professional basketball player currently playing with the Memphis Grizzlies. ... Gregory Wayne Oden Jr. ... Tayshaun Durell Prince (born February 28, 1980, in Compton, California) is an American basketball player for the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association. ... Deron Michael Williams (born June 26, 1984 in Parkersburg, West Virginia) is an American professional basketball player currently with the Utah Jazz of the NBA. He is also a former collegiate player for the University of Illinois. ...

Current Team USA

2007 FIBA Americas Championship Roster

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Reserve Players

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Injured Players

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Coaching Staff

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Past players

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Team USA Coaches

Olympics

• 1972 silver is disputed, see above

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FIBA World Championships

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External links

• Official website of USA Basketball
• USA Basketball at NBA.com

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