Who would win between 2012 USA Men's Basketball & the original Dream Team 1992

[BluesRocker]

The real problem with this years team, and MBA basketball in general right now is a lack of quality bigs. But stronger and faster? I don't believe that one bit. Athletes are still advancing incredibly fast, even over the last 10 years let alone the last 20. You have to remember how incredibly bad the level of competition was that they were playing also, worldwide basketball wasnt even close to the level it is right now. So ya they best everyone by 50 but who did they beat that was even a functional team?

Everyone remembers the amazing things that happened 20 years ago, they forget the games where Jordan went 4-18, or Bird couldn't hit a three, or that Barkley was really 6'4", we only remember the great things that happened. Pippen never had to guard anyone like Lebron, nobody was even close then, and don't say Magic because he wasn't near the physical specimen lebron is. Who is guarding Durrant? You don't think d will is going to physically punish John ?

If 2012 could field a healthy team I think it's a toss up, but with the team right now I guess I would give an edge to. 92, but not by a lot. I could be way off base but I think it's a lot closer than everyone is saying.

This.

I picked 92 by a close one. But it is a toss up. I think people tend to glorify the past too much. Add that to the fact that a lot of people are just being haters when it comes to Lebron and some of these other guys.

I picked 92 because Jordan's talents would certainly translate to todays game. He still would be the best. Plus the 2012 team is thin up front. Not sure who is going to guard Malone.

Its close, but I give the edge to 92 because they were a little bit more team players. More hero ball going on in the 2012 team.

 

[northeast]

I don't see any haters. Why call people haters just because they have a different opinion?

 

[Hartsock]

This.

I picked 92 by a close one. But it is a toss up. I think people tend to glorify the past too much. Add that to the fact that a lot of people are just being haters when it comes to Lebron and some of these other guys.

I picked 92 because Jordan's talents would certainly translate to todays game. He still would be the best. Plus the 2012 team is thin up front. Not sure who is going to guard Malone.

Its close, but I give the edge to 92 because they were a little bit more team players. More hero ball going on in the 2012 team.

We are on a roll blues, agreeing more and more, I like it.

 

[asian_roger]

Someone should make these teams on nba2k12 with two really good online players and post it on youtube for the results.

 

[Deleted member 365]

This.

I picked 92 by a close one. But it is a toss up. I think people tend to glorify the past too much. Add that to the fact that a lot of people are just being haters when it comes to Lebron and some of these other guys.

I picked 92 because Jordan's talents would certainly translate to todays game. He still would be the best. Plus the 2012 team is thin up front. Not sure who is going to guard Malone.

Its close, but I give the edge to 92 because they were a little bit more team players. More hero ball going on in the 2012 team.

LOL!

Who's being a hater? I think everyone recognizes that Lebron could have played on that 92 team. Lebron is also the most talented player we've seen in decades (perhaps ever).

Durant could also play (probably wouldn't start over Jordan or Lebron) on that 92 team.

But Tyson Chandler? Griffin? Dwill?

Magic would have destroyed Dwill.

And to think that Stockton wouldn't have dismantled Dwill is forgetting how truly great Stockton was. Stockton was a great athlete in his own right. Was Dwill bigger? Sure. But so was 90 % of the NBA during his 20 year career. How often we saw Stockton take players, like Dwill, to the cleaners using that pick and roll, jumper, awkward layups, delayed dribble, and floater.

Fans today slurp up guys like Griffin, Rose, Westbrook, and Dwill cuz of their vertical jumps and highlight reel dunks. Every now and again they'll have a moment of destroying a defense. Meanwhile a guy like Nash or Stockton will (always) go unnoticed because they're too busy picking a part defenses all game long. If one had to make a highlight reel of how many times Nash or Stockton destroyed a defense it would literally be every play for the entire game. It would become redundant and boring.

Again, with the exception of Kobe, Lebron, and Durant, no one from this 2012 squad even makes that 92 squad. While everyone but Laettner would make and could start on this 2012 squad.

LOL @ the dumbass in this thread that talked about Barkley's height. Never mind that he was extremely athletic, tough, exceptionally strong, and had a jumper.

My how today's generation has so quickly forgotten how great Jordan, St. John, Malone, Magic, Barkley, etc were.

One other intangible, CLUTCH. At any point anyone on 92 could have taken over a game. Hit the big shot. If this 2012 team gets into a slug fest, who other than Kobe will be clutch?

 

[Deleted member 365]

One huge weakness in this 2012 team will be offensive execution in the half court. They don't have post players or 3 point bombers. The 92 team could have dumped it down low anytime they wanted, shot (and made) 3s, and could have created off the dribble.

This 2012 team will need to rely on generating turnovers and scoring in the break. Get them into a half court set and they're very vulnerable. Spain, Argentina, etc will park in a zone and watch the bricks fly. Hopefully our offense doesn't completely stall.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

The place that the 92 team would absolutely decimate the 2012 team is at the 4 and 5. Malone, Barkley, Ewing and Robinson would humilate those pups.

Yeah, the current team doesn't have centers who can deal with Robinson/Ewing, and they don't have the physicality to deal with Malone/Barkley. I think the original Dream Team might actually have run plays too.

 

[Stoked]

LOL!

Who's being a hater? I think everyone recognizes that Lebron could have played on that 92 team. Lebron is also the most talented player we've seen in decades (perhaps ever).

Durant could also play (probably wouldn't start over Jordan or Lebron) on that 92 team.

But Tyson Chandler? Griffin? Dwill?

Magic would have destroyed Dwill.

And to think that Stockton wouldn't have dismantled Dwill is forgetting how truly great Stockton was. Stockton was a great athlete in his own right. Was Dwill bigger? Sure. But so was 90 % of the NBA during his 20 year career. How often we saw Stockton take players, like Dwill, to the cleaners using that pick and roll, jumper, awkward layups, delayed dribble, and floater.

Fans today slurp up guys like Griffin, Rose, Westbrook, and Dwill cuz of their vertical jumps and highlight reel dunks. Every now and again they'll have a moment of destroying a defense. Meanwhile a guy like Nash or Stockton will (always) go unnoticed because they're too busy picking a part defenses all game long. If one had to make a highlight reel of how many times Nash or Stockton destroyed a defense it would literally be every play for the entire game. It would become redundant and boring.

Again, with the exception of Kobe, Lebron, and Durant, no one from this 2012 squad even makes that 92 squad. While everyone but Laettner would make and could start on this 2012 squad.

LOL @ the dumbass in this thread that talked about Barkley's height. Never mind that he was extremely athletic, tough, exceptionally strong, and had a jumper.

My how today's generation has so quickly forgotten how great Jordan, St. John, Malone, Magic, Barkley, etc were.

One other intangible, CLUTCH. At any point anyone on 92 could have taken over a game. Hit the big shot. If this 2012 team gets into a slug fest, who other than Kobe will be clutch?

I think Durant would be able to step up. Also there are some players that would certainly try. I could see DWill and Rose stepping up as well.

 

[bigb]

I think Durant would be able to step up. Also there are some players that would certainly try. I could see DWill and Rose stepping up as well.

It's already been established Rose isn't actually playing on this team.

 

[Deleted member 365]

I think Durant would be able to step up. Also there are some players that would certainly try. I could see DWill and Rose stepping up as well.

Sigh...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo1UlzDeY-o

Since when has anyone recovered from an ACL tear in 3 months?

 

[Stoked]

Sigh...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo1UlzDeY-o

Since when has anyone recovered from an ACL tear in 3 months?

Oh so we can assume that the 1992 team has their abilities and ages from 1992 magically restored to them today but not that the 2012 team is healthy. That seems fair...

 

[Deleted member 365]

Oh so we can assume that the 1992 team has their abilities and ages from 1992 magically restored to them today but not that the 2012 team is healthy. That seems fair...

I assumed that we were comparing the 92 team to the actual 2012 team. Not this make believe one with a healthy Griffin, Howard, and Rose.