NBA legend Michael Jordan struggles as he’s forced to pick between Kobe Byrant and LeBron James
As USA prepare for the knockout stages of the men's basketball, LeBron James, Steph Curry and their teammates would do well to remember a lesson from the past.20 years ago in Athens , a surprise defeat to Puerto Rico in pool stage proved a warning sign for the only American men's team not to take gold in the eight Olympic Games to take place since 1988.
Richard Jefferson, who only hit 3 of his 16 field-goal attempts, was equally let down by the first loss in Team USA basketball history that featured professional players.Team GB star Hodgkinson becomes champion, Kerr faces Ingebrigtsen tonight, Brown in actionEmotional GB star dedicates gold medal to dad as women's sprint team smash world record
A stunning third-place finish during the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece ended with an almost worthless bronze medal for Dwyane Wade, Tim Duncan, Allen Iverson, Lamar Odom and Stephon Marbury.
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