Brian Windhorst joined the debate on the 1992 Dream Team versus the 2024 Team USA, sparked by Draymond Green ’s claim that the current team would dominate the Dream Team. Windhorst reported from Paris, where he acknowledged the strength of the 2024 team but also noted the nuance required in the comparison. Windhorst pointed out that the Dream Team had several players near the end of their careers, including Larry Bird and Magic Johnson .
He suggested that while the 2024 team may have a stronger overall roster, the starting five of the Dream Team is still unbeatable. "Winning these next three games, to me, and how they perform in those three games will be what their case is." — @windhorstESPN on Draymond Green's comments that the current Team USA roster is deeper than the "Dream Team" pic.
twitter.com/BYsjczBeTJ Brian Windhorst also highlighted the depth of the 2024 team, noting that coach Steve Kerr has the luxury of benching players like Joel Embiid . Embiid was pulled from Team USA’s opening win against Serbia and watched the entire victory over South Sudan from the bench.
The Americans entered the knockout stage of the Olympic tournament as the No. 1 overall seed and faced Brazil in the quarterfinals. After a resounding victory, they will then square off with either Serbia or Australia for a spot in the final.
Draymond Green sparks debate with claim that 2024 Team USA would dominate 1992 Dream Team Draymond Green recently shared his thoughts on the comparisons between.