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Why Isiah Thomas was left off the Dream Team at 1992 Olympics

Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas' comments on the Dream Team controversy.

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Michael Jordan considered declining Dream Team Olympic invite

Michael Jordan said he hoped not to be offered a Dream Team Olympic roster spot.

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Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen tormented Toni Kukoc at Dream Team Olympics

Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and the Dream Team set out to give Toni Kukoc the worst night of his basketball life at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

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Why Michael Jordan didn’t return for 1996 Atlanta Olympics

USA Basketball officials don't remember any discussion of Michael Jordan being part of the 1996 Olympic team.

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How the Dream Team roster was chosen for 1992 Olympics

When FIBA voted in 1989 to allow NBA players into the Olympics, it led to a new system of choosing a U.S. men's basketball roster.

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The Last Dance: Michael Jordan talks Dream Team, Isiah Thomas, Toni Kukoc,...

"The Last Dance" packed four major story angles from the Dream Team at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics into about 17 minutes.

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Patrick Ewing reveals that his Olympic medals were lost or stolen

"This is the first time I really spoke about it," Patrick Ewing said. "Sometimes it sucks to be well-known."

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When Michael Jordan lost in wheelchair basketball to future Paralympian

In 1987, Eric Barber, 16, wrote in to an NBC show called Sports Fantasy to pitch his dream: to play Michael Jordan one-on-one.

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‘Race and Sports in America: Conversations’ primetime special covers social...

Athletes talk social justice, locker room conversations about race and ways that sports can help combat inequality in a primetime special.

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NBA participation in Tokyo Olympics could be limited, Adam Silver says

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the Tokyo Olympics' effect on its schedule planning for 2021 is unclear, but Olympic participation may be limited.

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NBA Olympic break unlikely, but will be considered, Adam Silver says

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said it's possible -- but improbable -- that the league takes a break in its 2021 season for the Olympics.

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NBA season expected to end before Olympics, but which stars will be in Tokyo?

Some of the NBA's best players haven't committed to playing in the Olympics. For others, their nations haven't qualified.

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Klay Thompson’s injury raises big-picture thoughts about U.S. Olympic roster

Klay Thompson appears set to miss the Olympics due to injury. Which other NBA superstars will also miss the Tokyo Games due to timing?

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Andrew Bogut says no to Tokyo Olympics, details retirement

Andrew Bogut, a No. 1 NBA Draft pick and three-time Australian Olympic basketball player, retired rather than pursue the Tokyo Games.

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Damian Lillard unsure about Olympics with tight NBA turnaround

Count Damian Lillard as unsure if he will make himself available for Olympic selection next summer, but, under one condition, he will not play.

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Stephen Curry must rethink his Olympic plan

Fourteen months ago, Stephen Curry said his plan was to make his Olympic debut in Tokyo. Much has changed since then.

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Marc Gasol has Olympic intentions, even if Lakers go deep in playoffs

Spanish center Marc Gasol intends to play at the Tokyo Olympics, even if he arrives tired from an NBA playoffs run with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Nick Nurse is all in for the Olympics. Will Canada’s NBA stars follow?

Nick Nurse is all-in on the Olympic basketball, but Andrew Wiggins and Jamal Murray have yet to commit to Tokyo for Canada.

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Rudy Gobert plans for Olympics, even if he must miss Opening Ceremony

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert made one of the strongest public commitments yet to Olympic participation of the world's top male basketball players.

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Kobe Bryant stories from Olympics shared on Sports Uncovered podcast

Usain Bolt, April Ross and Sue Bird shared memories about Kobe Bryant for the latest NBC Sports "Sports Uncovered" podcast published Thursday.

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