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It was one month before the 1992 Summer Olympics.
The U.S. had assembled the most epic men’s basketball squad in the country’s history, appropriately dubbed “The Dream Team.”
The roster included superstars like Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, and Karl Malone.
Sports fans and journalists expected them to easily dribble and dunk their way to the gold medal — and eventually, they did just that.
But on June 24, 1992, during a practice game in San Diego, the Dream Team lost to a group of college players. The final score was 62–54.
As college power forward Chris Webber told reporters before the scrimmage, “I’m not going to be intimidated.”
Webber and his teammates played with grit and determination. They also gave the Dream Team a much-needed wakeup call before the Olympics began.
But most importantly, this story shows how a cohesive, motivated team can overcome incredible obstacles — including 12 of the world’s most talented basketball stars.
How to boost team motivation
“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.”
