45:59 is my favorite play of this whole game and no one ever remembers it. Magic and Bird connecting to end the half, with Bird draining the three from about 3 feet BEHIND the line. L E G E N D A R Y
I am north of Vancouver USA and I kick myself in the butt every time I think about this for not going. The only chance I had to see these guys together. My family did have season Blazer tickets though. You are fortunate to have had the opportunity to go. Awesome dad.
You can really see how much of an all around monster bird was. Even with his older age and back problems he was still snatching rebounds and tossing outlet dimes
I loved one the coaches reactions after getting obliterated by this Dream Team.. "You can not cover the Sun with just your finger".... a 79 point blowout that's absolutely incredible....and it could've easily been 100. These are ridiculous video game numbers in real life. The '92 Dream Team has NO EQUAL.
So much fun! I was born shortly after the Tournament of Americas wrapped up- but watching this as a lifelong basketball fan is really neat! In my opinion- these games were almost more fun to watch than the ones actually in Barcelona! Thank you for uploading. Despite the lopsided final score- this is absolutely beautiful basketball to watch
anyone remember Quinn Buckner interviewing the old man who kept on yammering for like 6 possessions? Why no love for him, he deserves some kind of Dream Team lore for the Grampa Simpson award
As I re watch this broadcast it just seems crazy when Marv Albert casually comments about Chuck Daly being able to talk about subbing in "Stockton, Malone, Pippen" I mean, three hall of famers? This team was ridiculous. All of the players were in their athletic prime (with the exception of Bird) Magic, despite the HIV, was in tremendous shape. And while Bird was limited with his back, his bbiq was such that it didn't even matter. Greatest team ever. While there have been arguments about the 2008 squad vs 1992, I think a more interesting idea would be to comprise a team of players from 1992 that could potentially hold their own with the Dream Team. Here is my group(includes a couple of international players, and one college player) : 1. Isiah Thomas--goes without saying--next best point guard not to be on the team--and some would argue he should've been 2. Joe Dumars--championship experience, good defender, 20 point scorer--athleticlly in his prime 3. Dominique Wlikins (pre-injury he was averaging 28 a game in 1991-92 season), 4. Hakeem--He wasn't a U.S. citizen, or he could've been on the Dream Team. Averaged 21 and 12 during the 91-92 season...and his playoff runs in 94 and 95 were legendary. 5. Arvydas Sabonis,--Quite frankly, he is one of the reasons there was a Dream Team period. Sabonis was unbelievable. Avereage 22 and 13 in the Euroleague in 1991-92 season. Had Sabonis been with the Blazers in the late 80s and early 90s, NBA history might have been quite different. 6. Drazen Petrovic--Speaking of a player that was with the Blazers, Petrovic ended up blossoming after he was traded to New Jersey..but the 1992 Olympics was his coming out party. He went toe to toe with MJ---tough player 7. Reggie Miller-20 point scorer, and would stretch the floor for this team--clutch as well. 8. Reggie Lewis--Bird had passed the torch to Lewis in 1991-92, and had tragedy not struck, Reggie Lewis would've been one of the all-time greats. He was a 20 point per game scorer, excellent defensively (he once blocked MJ 4 times in one game--look it up), and was smooth 9. Mitch Richmond, 22.5 ppg in 1991-92, and a damn good shooter as well. 10. Mark Price--My answer for John Stockton--Price was a stud. He could pass, shoot, and was lightning quick. 11. Dennis Rodman--He averaged 18 rebounds per game in 1991-92, was a reigning 2-time defensive player of the year, and had chemistry with Dumars and Thomas. 12.. Of course Shaq as the obligatory college player. Like Isiah Thomas, Shaq was a notable snub from the original dream team. Would this team beat the dream team in a 7 game series? Probably not. Could it compete and perhaps win some games? Absolutely. This team has scoring (inside with Hakeem, Shaq, and Sabonis) Add Rodman for rebounding and inside defensive presence.--outside shooting with Reggie Miller, Price, Petrovic) Richmond, athletic slashers with Wilkins and Lewis. Thomas and Price could break down and score or dish off the dribble. This team would have a nice blend of youth and experience as well. Other 12-man units that could've competed???
I don't think this team could win any games against the Dream Team in a 7 game series, frankly. You could put together a team from the 2010s that would, but not during a given year. You'd have to have guys during their peaks. Also I don't even think that team would win in a series.
11:35 "They've got a task that's mucho grande." Quinn Buckner told the Cuban coach that their task was "much big"? I think the Cuban coach then told him "Stop trying to speak Spanish to me."
What i never paid attention to is the oldest player was larry and he was 35 and magic 32 Just imagine if larry never hurt his back and if magic never had to retire early it would of been a sight to see how far they could of went
Those faces during the intro... They came to play. I would've thought they'd be joking or having fun... Hell naw. They had a job to do. Terrifying if you were playing against them.
Hey I'm gonna be honest, but this absolutely is The System of the Lakers run n gun style that Daly decided on being the best choice of offense. Who's with me?
Chuck Daly Christian Laettner David Robinson Patrick Ewing Larry Bird Scottie Pippen Michael Jordan Clyde Drexler Karl Malone John Stockton Chris Mullin Charles Barkley Magic Johnson
I have 2 commrnts. 1. If Magic has the ball keep one eye on the person you are guarding amd the other on Magic, John Stockton said hecleatned it the hard way in practice when Magic threw one and hit him in the face. 2. Coach do we have to go back out there after half time😂❤
That's not true- 1979 West Indies cricket team or better still the 1970 Brazil football team- they had so much of talent assembled that so many top players just had to sit it out
@@drodrigues3451 Larry bird and magic Johnson were arguably the 2 best players ever at the time mj was in his prime pippen was also very good he got overshadowed by mj tho. 11/12 of them are hall of farmers mj Larry bird and magic Johnson are all top 5 players
@@hgrihdrhbvgguggguhvv8016 Agreed, best basketball team of all time..just debating whether best sports team ever, given that the Brazil 1970 team had the some of the greatest players ever in their positions
@@MJGOAT Shaq didn't even play that time he just got drafted in 1992 it was after Olympics he first started playing in his rookie season it was 1992-1993
@@MJGOAT Isiah Thomas made the team with dream team and was supposed to play on it until Michael Jordan said this "Yall have to pick it's either Isiah Thomas, or me if Isiah Thomas goes than I won't go" thats the only reason Christian Laettner was on the dream team
@@MillanGamesPlay I know shaq was still in college. When did I say he wasn’t? They wanted to have 1 college player to keep tradition and shaq should’ve been chosen
this was a forgone conclusion, I never nothing about basketball then and i know even less now, but what i did know is magic johnstone and larry jordan were gonna win this shit.
45:59 is my favorite play of this whole game and no one ever remembers it. Magic and Bird connecting to end the half, with Bird draining the three from about 3 feet BEHIND the line. L E G E N D A R Y
That extra cheer for Clyde was really special
I am unaware, why the extra cheering?
@@1NcognitoXx they were in Portland and he played for the Portland Trail Blazers
There were some salty boos for Jordan too, from the past Finals 😆
Yeah they had just lost to the bulls like a month or so before this exhibition
@@MartelLamaryeah, go USA . Don’t even score Jordan
Went to this game when I was 8 with my dad!! Live outside of Portland; will never forget!
That’s awesome
I am north of Vancouver USA and I kick myself in the butt every time I think about this for not going. The only chance I had to see these guys together. My family did have season Blazer tickets though. You are fortunate to have had the opportunity to go. Awesome dad.
I lived in Boston had Celtics season tickets so I at least got to see magic bird Jordan Ewing chuck all the players who played in this game I’m lucky
@@MJGOAT Very fortunate, those were the days.
I was 13.My dad took me.
You can really see how much of an all around monster bird was. Even with his older age and back problems he was still snatching rebounds and tossing outlet dimes
Smoothest stroke of all time. His court sense was outright scary.
I loved one the coaches reactions after getting obliterated by this Dream Team.. "You can not cover the Sun with just your finger".... a 79 point blowout that's absolutely incredible....and it could've easily been 100. These are ridiculous video game numbers in real life. The '92 Dream Team has NO EQUAL.
Cuban coach Miguel Calderon Gomez’s postgame verdict:
“As we say in Cuba, you can’t cover the sun with your finger.”
😂😂😂
I saw this game and remember how well Bird & Magic played together. Thank you for finding this lost gem.
this is the best game of larry bird and magic johnson together...they were just awesome in this opening game....
So happy I found these! I was 16 years old during these Olympics games, and just wanted to be like Mike! Lol thanks for uploading these!!!
I was 16 too and wanted to be like Mike...and I was a girl! LOLLL
3:31 That's so Stockton! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Mannnnn i watch this on my bedroom floor in 92 remember it like yesterday
14:35 best move of the entire game
Only works b/c bird scored
he litreally amkes every thing look good
Wow! Even the coaching staff were amazing! Thanks so much for sharing these!
drexler closing it in his hometown was just epic! thanks so much, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
We were them and found us on here. So much fun.
So much fun! I was born shortly after the Tournament of Americas wrapped up- but watching this as a lifelong basketball fan is really neat! In my opinion- these games were almost more fun to watch than the ones actually in Barcelona! Thank you for uploading. Despite the lopsided final score- this is absolutely beautiful basketball to watch
1:10:56 UNREAL
The Memorial Coliseum is such an iconic venue.
you can feel frank lubin loves Lithuania and therefore i love that man! shoutout to my Lithuanian brothers and systers, love from 🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪❤️
14:29 incredible hustle play, WOW!
the chemistry, the talennt, the skill and the spirit 💜🤗💜🤗❤️💚💙
Thanks for the upload!
Damn Stockton defense was incredible
Yes. It must have been exhausting trying to match up with him...on both ends
Stockton was always hear the top of the NBA in steals. People pay attention to his assists and forget he was a great defender.
@@Freewarrior2he may be the most underrated player ever
anyone remember Quinn Buckner interviewing the old man who kept on yammering for like 6 possessions? Why no love for him, he deserves some kind of Dream Team lore for the Grampa Simpson award
Cuba had a good team, but they faced a real monster!
Good and humble team. I wish they print their last names on their uniform
Tengo tatuado en mi mente a cada momento de cada jugador dé las olimpiadas Barcelona noventaidos
Cubans got Heart ❤️
i love this team and i am a hc jordan fan but love Larry and Magic assist and rebound and score and all 🇬🇪❤️🇬🇪❤️🇬🇪❤️🇬🇪
32:42 crazy that this was called a charge. Pippen was in the air before the other player had his feet set.
well the rules were different then
It's like Magic says "The Dream Team baby ... there is only one!!!" Lol!!!!!
As I re watch this broadcast it just seems crazy when Marv Albert casually comments about Chuck Daly being able to talk about subbing in "Stockton, Malone, Pippen" I mean, three hall of famers? This team was ridiculous. All of the players were in their athletic prime (with the exception of Bird) Magic, despite the HIV, was in tremendous shape. And while Bird was limited with his back, his bbiq was such that it didn't even matter. Greatest team ever.
While there have been arguments about the 2008 squad vs 1992, I think a more interesting idea would be to comprise a team of players from 1992 that could potentially hold their own with the Dream Team.
Here is my group(includes a couple of international players, and one college player) :
1. Isiah Thomas--goes without saying--next best point guard not to be on the team--and some would argue he should've been
2. Joe Dumars--championship experience, good defender, 20 point scorer--athleticlly in his prime
3. Dominique Wlikins (pre-injury he was averaging 28 a game in 1991-92 season),
4. Hakeem--He wasn't a U.S. citizen, or he could've been on the Dream Team. Averaged 21 and 12 during the 91-92 season...and his playoff runs in 94 and 95 were legendary.
5. Arvydas Sabonis,--Quite frankly, he is one of the reasons there was a Dream Team period. Sabonis was unbelievable. Avereage 22 and 13 in the Euroleague in 1991-92 season. Had Sabonis been with the Blazers in the late 80s and early 90s, NBA history might have been quite different.
6. Drazen Petrovic--Speaking of a player that was with the Blazers, Petrovic ended up blossoming after he was traded to New Jersey..but the 1992 Olympics was his coming out party. He went toe to toe with MJ---tough player
7. Reggie Miller-20 point scorer, and would stretch the floor for this team--clutch as well.
8. Reggie Lewis--Bird had passed the torch to Lewis in 1991-92, and had tragedy not struck, Reggie Lewis would've been one of the all-time greats. He was a 20 point per game scorer, excellent defensively (he once blocked MJ 4 times in one game--look it up), and was smooth
9. Mitch Richmond, 22.5 ppg in 1991-92, and a damn good shooter as well.
10. Mark Price--My answer for John Stockton--Price was a stud. He could pass, shoot, and was lightning quick.
11. Dennis Rodman--He averaged 18 rebounds per game in 1991-92, was a reigning 2-time defensive player of the year, and had chemistry with Dumars and Thomas.
12.. Of course Shaq as the obligatory college player. Like Isiah Thomas, Shaq was a notable snub from the original dream team.
Would this team beat the dream team in a 7 game series? Probably not. Could it compete and perhaps win some games? Absolutely. This team has scoring (inside with Hakeem, Shaq, and Sabonis) Add Rodman for rebounding and inside defensive presence.--outside shooting with Reggie Miller, Price, Petrovic) Richmond, athletic slashers with Wilkins and Lewis. Thomas and Price could break down and score or dish off the dribble. This team would have a nice blend of youth and experience as well.
Other 12-man units that could've competed???
I don't think this team could win any games against the Dream Team in a 7 game series, frankly. You could put together a team from the 2010s that would, but not during a given year. You'd have to have guys during their peaks. Also I don't even think that team would win in a series.
That team would get wrecked by the 1992 and 2008 dream teams.
Ewing wasn't born here either
Sabonis was unreal in his prime. Damn shame he was restricted by war. Portland would have won the championship back to back.
Magic, Michael, Larry, Charles, and Robinson. That’s just unfair, haha
1:13:39 it's really easy to forget how fast Chuck is
He’s the only person to deserve the mvp in the 90s with Jordan playing
Dude was a beast.
That rebound and outlet from LB at 12:36 is NASTY. What a monster.
11:35 "They've got a task that's mucho grande." Quinn Buckner told the Cuban coach that their task was "much big"? I think the Cuban coach then told him "Stop trying to speak Spanish to me."
"Mucho grande" doesn't make sense LOL. "Muy grande" is correct
Barkley was the best player on the Dream Team. From the Olympics up to the finals, he was the best player in the world
What i never paid attention to is the oldest player was larry and he was 35 and magic 32 Just imagine if larry never hurt his back and if magic never had to retire early it would of been a sight to see how far they could of went
Larry Bird has the best jump shot in the league,his form is absolutely fantastic!
27:21 What the hell is Patrick Ewing wearing!? 😂
Yeah, but reminds me of that joke: "Where does a 700 lb bear sleep? Anyplace he wants".
scrolled down the comments, looking for this one 😄😄😄
Alligator leather shoes or something
28:51 Chris Mullin is so underrated
May b n d future can repeat d performance of ds team d rarest breed
Barkley was a beast this whole tournament
1:01; Chris Dudley
Man, best fastbreak ever.
45:57 you can hear Magic yell "LARRY!" right before he passes it to him
Those faces during the intro... They came to play. I would've thought they'd be joking or having fun... Hell naw. They had a job to do. Terrifying if you were playing against them.
Hey I'm gonna be honest, but this absolutely is The System of the Lakers run n gun style that Daly decided on being the best choice of offense. Who's with me?
This was Clyde Drex crowd--- wow
Excellent
back when there was class
lol that super old guy was going on for so long about the Lithuanians. It's liked nobody prepped him on how long to speak for
I could have listened to him for another hour. He was telling a truly amazing story about the end of communism and socialism for an oppressed people.
Frank Lubin was about to talk 40 minutes straight
And bless him for it!
I was there!
It's great to be able to cheer for people you're "supposed" to hate during the regular season.
Looks like the players feel the same.
Not a lot of talent but the U.S. had a excellent coaching staff.
My dream would be the best of "THIS" dream team, against the "BEST" of the guys today!!!!
What rules because today lebron would get touched and have 100 free throws miss half then end up with 50 before he had to go cry on the bench
@@MJGOAT That is funny.... Agreed!
The greatest NBA team EVER
I have a family member play in this game ..the # 14 from Cuba
Surely he played good but dream team was way too good
@@kabir2942 u right
All the opponents looked good….then the game started 😳
Chuck Daly
Christian Laettner
David Robinson
Patrick Ewing
Larry Bird
Scottie Pippen
Michael Jordan
Clyde Drexler
Karl Malone
John Stockton
Chris Mullin
Charles Barkley
Magic Johnson
Barkley is legit 6'6"
At least
I think hes actually 6’4.75” but lied because it sounded better
@@tombatchelor8333 he lied because he was to short to play power forward kinda like kg lied and said he was 6’11 he was really 7’1-7’3
R.I.P. Chuck Daly
The USA has shown the WHOLE world has the game of basketball is supposed to be played,it's a art form.
They all look so much older than their age.
I have 2 commrnts.
1. If Magic has the ball keep one eye on the person you are guarding amd the other on Magic, John Stockton said hecleatned it the hard way in practice when Magic threw one and hit him in the face.
2. Coach do we have to go back out there after half time😂❤
Poor Coach Daly.......a bench of mostly Basketball Hall of Famers. (exception is Laettner who was inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame)
Pure dominance at it's peak
Its
Epic juggs at 20:20
They know that having larry on the court that he would not miss a 3 point shoot. 🏀🏀🏀🏀
i thought charles was 6,4
Legendary old times ❤️❤️
Literally like the varsity high school team taking on the 6th grade team.
They would've won by 100 of this was a NBA game 48 minutes long and a 24 second shot clock.
None of our guys now won't stand for the flag...oh well back to college in Tokyo
This is not the best basket ball team ever this is the best SPORTS team ever and it’s not close
That's not true- 1979 West Indies cricket team or better still the 1970 Brazil football team- they had so much of talent assembled that so many top players just had to sit it out
@@drodrigues3451 Larry bird and magic Johnson were arguably the 2 best players ever at the time mj was in his prime pippen was also very good he got overshadowed by mj tho. 11/12 of them are hall of farmers mj Larry bird and magic Johnson are all top 5 players
@@hgrihdrhbvgguggguhvv8016 Agreed, best basketball team of all time..just debating whether best sports team ever, given that the Brazil 1970 team had the some of the greatest players ever in their positions
Uploader, whenever you can, can you adjust your tracking? Sometimes the video goes wacky.
Dude, it's a vhs from 1992!
Kids these days. Sheesh. Ungrateful little brats.
@@vitaminj45
I feel bad for Christian Laettner he was not a bad player he was an all star one year but he just so happened to be on the best sports team ever
That was supposed to be Isiah Thomas's spot
@@MillanGamesPlay should’ve been shaq nobody likes Isiah bird didn’t mj didn’t pippen didn’t and magic didn’t
@@MJGOAT Shaq didn't even play that time he just got drafted in 1992 it was after Olympics he first started playing in his rookie season it was 1992-1993
@@MJGOAT Isiah Thomas made the team with dream team and was supposed to play on it until Michael Jordan said this "Yall have to pick it's either Isiah Thomas, or me if Isiah Thomas goes than I won't go" thats the only reason Christian Laettner was on the dream team
@@MillanGamesPlay I know shaq was still in college. When did I say he wasn’t? They wanted to have 1 college player to keep tradition and shaq should’ve been chosen
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this was a forgone conclusion, I never nothing about basketball then and i know even less now, but what i did know is magic johnstone and larry jordan were gonna win this shit.
majic pass.
Magic passh 17:32
A 3 cubanos no les gusto el video :)
Equipazo tenía Cuba.
JO JO! Jo Jo white!
Barkley was a average player who gained popularity due short round size! In fact he should’ve never been on the dream team…what a looser!
Barkley was a beast. Tenacious. His game was explosive.
@@whiskeymonk4085 No rings = Loser
@@horaceward6737 I guess you're a loser then.
Magic Johnson, the pedestal lackie for the fake HIV diagnosis
Fidel Castro had the entire Cuban team executed 3 days after this game ended.
Deadass?
Socialism and communism at their finest.
that’s not true my pe coach played in this game
Wow... WON by 79 points!!! ❤U🤍S 💙A!!! ❤U🤍S 💙A!!! ❤U🤍S 💙A!!!
9:53 interesting I think they took that fiba rule into the nba a few years later..