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1992 USA Dream Team vs. 2012 USA Men's Bball Team 1992 USA Dream Team vs. 2012 USA Men's Bball Team

07-12-2012 , 07:26 PM
Nah, Anthony Davis can play 10-12 MPG off the bench.
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07-12-2012 , 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by loosekanen
also, Barkley was the mvp of that team during the olympics. magic, mj, pippen, barkley, malone would be a lineup i'd put on the floor against this current team though.
I'd go Stockton/MJ/Pippen/Admiral/Ewing or MJ/Pippen/Barkley/Admiral/Ewing.

David Robinson was a freak athlete and def coulda played the 4. Magic and Malone see little to no PT w/ that sad/weak D. Maybe cycle Malone in as the 3rd big
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07-12-2012 , 07:28 PM
i guess the better question is if you're the coach of 2012 how do you attack 92. high screen and roll with whoever magic or stockton is guarding is your goto play right?

Last edited by loosekanen; 07-12-2012 at 07:29 PM. Reason: lol homonyms
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07-12-2012 , 07:28 PM
Laettner>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Davis
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07-12-2012 , 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by loosekanen
i guess the better question is if you're the coach of 2012 how do you attack 92. high screen and roll with whoever magic or stockton is guarding is your goto play right?
If '92 coach is stupid enough to put Stockton in the game, '12 coach put RWB in the game and just have him go at him every single time down the court until they take Stockton back out. That's what I would do at least.

Goddamn I feel like such a traitor, sorry John, you know I you.
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07-12-2012 , 07:40 PM
What's up w/ ppl acting like Magic was a better defender than Stockton ITT

Stockton would grab any man's shorts to slow him down - He Don't Care
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07-12-2012 , 07:40 PM
08 team is >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> the 12 team anyway
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07-12-2012 , 07:42 PM
I think you guys are missing the point with all the this guy>>>that guy and who is covering who etc.

92 team wins easy IMO because the sum is greater than the whole of its parts. Those guys played as a team, something later team USAs have had huge problems with and there is no reason todays superstars would be any better at it. Look no further than Dallas over Miami last year for an example of a less talented team winning.
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07-12-2012 , 07:44 PM
I'll take the team with the Black Mamba.
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07-12-2012 , 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by iggymcfly
I think on the starters it's pretty much:

CP3 >>> Magic
MJ = LeBron
Durant > Pippen
Love = Barkley
Chandler <<< D-Rob

So, slight edge to the 2012 starters although lack of size on the bench could hurt them. Probably pretty much a coinflip overall.
trololol

on what planet is love equal to barkley in his prime
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07-12-2012 , 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Ketter
Look no further than Miami over OKC this year for an example of a less talented team winning.
agreed.
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07-12-2012 , 08:13 PM
also I feel Magic gets overlooked, his numbers in 1991 are just as good as they always were. Yes he then contracted teh AIDS, but he was far from washed up in 1992
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07-12-2012 , 08:25 PM
Too much size and depth for 92. I agree with those who say a fully healthy, optimal 2012 team would likely be favored though. But as constructed, I don't think it's that close.
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07-12-2012 , 08:26 PM
Not to burst everyones bubble and I didn't read all 5 pages of this thread but comparing a team that was a collection of greats compared to a team that is trying to win a gold medal when international teams are much better isn't exactly apples to apples...

The '92 team was just a collection of greats from 80s/90s regardless of what points they were at in their careers. This team is a team now with roleplayers on it, with guys who aren't among the best in the NBA right now on it.

If you compared '08 to '92 and gave '08 KG/Duncan to go with the other '08 guys that would be a little more fair.
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07-12-2012 , 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by dnh83
also I feel Magic gets overlooked, his numbers in 1991 are just as good as they always were. Yes he then contracted teh AIDS, but he was far from washed up in 1992
he couldnt guard his own shadow tho
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07-12-2012 , 08:29 PM
lol 5 pages
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07-12-2012 , 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Onlydo2days
Not to burst everyones bubble and I didn't read all 5 pages of this thread
stopped reading right there
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07-12-2012 , 08:55 PM
2012 destroys the 1992 team.

Players are just much bigger, faster, stronger now. Carmelo weights the same as D Rob. LeBron is 25+ lbs heavier than Ewing.

The '92 team played in an era where the rules were radically different from FIBA. A team of stars used to playing with illegal defense would struggle massively vs bigger, faster players under FIBA rules. The fact that the '92 team couldn't shoot the 3 except for a few guys who are practically unplayable vs the 2012 makes it really tough on the Dream Team.
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07-12-2012 , 09:08 PM
team usa losing to dominancan republic on espn right now lol. 1992 team wouldn't even let these scrubs score on them
tyson chandler sucking
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07-12-2012 , 09:10 PM
usa 1 of 7 from the field

did 1992 team even miss 6 shots?
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07-12-2012 , 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by StewiesMinion
2012 destroys the 1992 team.

Players are just much bigger, faster, stronger now. Carmelo weights the same as D Rob. LeBron is 25+ lbs heavier than Ewing.
Team ATeam B
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205210
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209220
220220
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mean 223.1mean 222.9

hmmm.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992_Un...ll_team#Roster
http://www.usabasketball.com/mens/na...OLYroster.html
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07-12-2012 , 09:11 PM
let lebron jack up 23 footers win by 20 . ez game.
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07-12-2012 , 09:12 PM
carmelo anthony injured

gg career
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07-12-2012 , 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by StewiesMinion
2012 destroys the 1992 team.

Players are just much bigger, faster, stronger now. Carmelo weights the same as D Rob. LeBron is 25+ lbs heavier than Ewing.

The '92 team played in an era where the rules were radically different from FIBA. A team of stars used to playing with illegal defense would struggle massively vs bigger, faster players under FIBA rules. The fact that the '92 team couldn't shoot the 3 except for a few guys who are practically unplayable vs the 2012 makes it really tough on the Dream Team.

Except for the fact that D Rob would be the best 2 way center in the L today. Don't forget Hakeem too. In 92 the C position was much stronger. Hell Smits would beast against most guys nowadays.

Id give '12 the edge but it's b/c of Lebron, CP3, and Durant. Lebron is the most unique athlete in NBA history but Durant and CP3 could've been found at most times in league history. CP3 is small and Durant is a better Gervin. You could argue Pippen is the 2nd sickest combo of size/speed/strength next to Lebron.

Dream Team I would be so much better off in this hypothetical if they woulda picked Isaiah.

Barkley, Pippen, Jordan, Stockton all could hit the FIBA 3 btw. Not even counting Mullin obv
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07-12-2012 , 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ProbablyRsigley
usa 1 of 7 from the field

did 1992 team even miss 6 shots?
Nostalgia is great.
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