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Glad that was the case and not the other way.

Ewing, Robinson vs. Howard, Chandler: All 4 outstanding defenders, probably not going to get much offense from either side here

LeBron, Bosh vs. Barkley, Malone: big offensive advantage for the DT when Bosh on the floor, but BIG everywhere advantage for 12 team when LBJ on the floor

Durant, Melo vs. Bird, Pippen: Not even fair if you ask me - Bird was in the twilight of his career, Pippen could have some defensive effectiveness, but as some of the Dream Teamers always like to say, good offense will always beat good defense

Kobe, DWade vs. Jordan, Drexler, Mullin: BIG edge to DT when Jordan on the floor, when he's not, big edge to 12 team

Rose, CP3, Williams vs. Magic, Stockton: Please, not even a close call here - Magic was pretty much retired from basketball at the time and Stockton wouldn't have a prayer against the athleticism of the 12 team points - if the question is Magic in his prime, that's a much, much different story and would cause big time matchup problems

Griffin vs. Laettner: Really?

I agree.

The game has changed. Yes it has evolved. But I think that the dream team could run up and down the floor. Like Punk said, Look at Malone, Jordan, Pippen, DRob. They were big and strong and I think they could run if needed.

I think size is a huge issue with the current team. They got outrebounded by Brazil 38-30. That shows that this team is a little... dare I say... soft?

To me the Dream Team wins because they knew how to win. The 2012 team seem soft compared to the Dream Team. Kobe is really the player on the team that really knows how to close and to win games. Losing wasn't an option for Jordan. Magic and Bird were proven winners and proved they knew how to get it done. The Dream Team players were all the leaders of their own teams. Not the "I need help to win a championship, so lets create a super team." In my eyes I think the Dream Team would just bully the 2012 team.

Jordan would physically dominate a guy that is 40 lbs heavier and two inches taller than he is?

The people who don't like Lebron James are so fuckin' ignorant its disgusting.

Everyone keeps talking about how LeBron would have his way with the Dream Team. You guys remember that the DT had a lot of nasty dudes on it, right? Hell, Malone opened up a gash on Isaiah's forehead that required something like 40 stitches to close. Why? As revenge for Thomas embarrassing Stockton in the previous game between the Pistons and the Jazz. The dude committed what would be serious assault off the basketball court (and now would lead to a multi-game suspension) just because Thomas had outscored his teammate in a prior game.

So I'm supposed to believe that, if it came down to it, and LeBron was just running roughshod over the DT (which I don't believe he would, although he would certainly get his points), that Malone wouldn't have sent him flying into stands with a well-placed elbow or body check? Not buying it.

Listen, I think the '12 team, as currently composed (not the fantasy line-up that everyone wants to trot out) would hang with the DT. In a single game they probably lose by around 10, and in a seven-game series, they probably lose 4-2 or something like that. But anyone who thinks that Carmelo Anthony or LeBron James were going to walk all over Jordan, Malone, Barkley, Ewing, Robinson, etc. is delusional.

What game are you watching? Lebron gets contacted ALL the time going to the rim without a call.

If you're seriously trying to make a case that MJ would push LBJ around on the court you're out of your mind. Michael might be able to take him outside and beat him with his jumper. But he's not going to PUSH Lebron around.

I do agree '92 Dream Team wins over current version. '92 had two of the five best players of all-time on it (MJ, Magic) and arguably three with Bird.

I do find it funny though how everyone forgets the '92 Dream Team lost to a bunch of college kids though. If '92 played '12 ten times, I promised you '12 would win a couple of them.

Even without MJ playing a lot, there's still no excuse to lose that game. Who cares who's in the lineup, you have the best players in the world on your team. They got their asses beat.

I dont disagree with your other points, and I think the '92 team is better for sure. I'm just saying if they were to play ten times, '12 would win a couple. Kobe and LBJ are no slouches.

I really do not have a problem with what Lebron said. How many of you as fans concede losses by our football and basketball team even before the game is played? The only way you can beat someone is if you mentally believe you can do it, then follow through with the physical part. I respect the fact that he is not cowering to the 1992 team or anyone for that matter. If our football or basketball team said when asked by the media that they would lose to an opponent before the game was played, tRCMB would be ready to run someone out of town.

Dream Team.

Wow. I wasted 10 minutes reading a non-story.