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Steady hand in demand
With Coach K retiring, Gregg Popovich is now the most logical, most deserving and best-suited personality to carry the Olympic torch forward, writes Fran Blinbury.
- U.S. pulls away late for gold | Game blog | Gallery |
Russia takes bronze - Postgame: LeBron James | Kobe Bryant | Kevin Love | Coach K
- Photo galleries: vs. Australia | vs. Argentina | vs. Lithuania | vs. Nigeria | vs. Tunisia
3-Point Shooting
Team USA's insistence on taking outside shots was nearly its undoing in a close win against Lithuania.
- • More Hang Time blog: Team savors Olympic history
- • Late-game James saves U.S. against Lithuania
Hang Time blog
There's no need for the U.S. team to apologize to anyone when it scores a rout on the Olympic stage.
Headlines
- After another gold run, what's next for Team USA?
- Russia takes bronze with 81-77 win over Argentina
- Commissioner Stern awarded Olympic Order
- Ginobili unsure he'll keep playing for Argentina
- U.S. women crush France, take gold | Parker
- Hang Time: U.S. still hasn't played its best
- U.S. women's Moore talks about playing for gold
- Russia wins; Batum's hard foul marks France's exit
- U.S. women top Aussies, will play for gold medal
- Hang Time: Playing with size driving Team USA
The Dream Team
Perhaps the greatest basketball team ever assembled, the Dream Team brought the U.S. gold in 1992.
Online Exclusives
In Barcelona, all eyes were on the Dream Team and from the moment they arrived, they didn't disappoint.
Dream Team Photo Gallery
1992 Dream Team Photo Gallery
Legend Profiles
The 1992 Olympics happened when MJ was at the height of his powers as the greatest player in the game. He dominated in Barcelona.
- GQ.com:
- Dream Team oral history
Legend Profiles
Nearing the end of his playing career, Larry Bird proved at the 1992 Olympics that he would be remembered as one of the all-time greats.
- NBA.com History:
- DT takes world by storm
Legend Profiles
He famously quipped 'I don't know anything about Angola, but I know they're in trouble,' which perfectly encapsulated Charles Barkley's brash style.
- Not Urban Legend:
- The DT's one loss
Legend Profiles
Magic Johnson's inspirational comeback from his 1991 HIV announcement was a catalyst for the Dream Team's dominance.
- Hang Time Blog:
- Team is still a Dream
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