Dream Team

:For the TV series of the same name, see Dream Team.

1998 World Championship Team

The American team that competed in the 1998 World Championships in Athens, Greece is not considered a Dream Team, as none of its players were current members of NBA teams. Because of a labor dispute that led to a lockout, no NBA players were permitted to compete in the tournament. This unheralded team, composed largely of players from the minor-league Continental Basketball Association, captured a bronze medal - considered a solid achievement

Related Topics:
World Championships - Athens - Greece - Lockout - Continental Basketball Association

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given the team's complete lack of top-notch talent.

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