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The Dream Team

201270 minPGdocumentary

7.8/ 10(31 ratings)• TMDB

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Eleven future Hall of Fame players formed the Dream Team, which competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, changing basketball forever.

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Eleven future Hall of Fame players formed the Dream Team, which competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, changing basketball forever.

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Chuck Daly stands on the sidelines in Barcelona, Spain, as the Dream Team prepares for the 1992 Summer Olympics. This basketball team includes 11 future Hall of Famers, such as Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, and John Stockton. They compete against top international teams and attract global attention to the sport. Their dominance on the court influences marketing in sports. The documentary captures their skills and personalities, showing how they captivated fans worldwide.

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See the iconic 1992 Dream Team in action.
Meet legendary players like Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing.
Find out how the team changed basketball forever.

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The Dream Team features 11 future Hall of Fame players.
Chuck Daly was the head coach of the Dream Team.
The documentary is 70 minutes long.
The film was released in 2012.

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Who was the head coach of the Dream Team?

Chuck Daly was the head coach of the Dream Team.

How many players from the Dream Team are in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame?

The Dream Team features 11 future Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame players.

What year did the Dream Team compete in the Summer Olympics?

The Dream Team competed in the Summer Olympics in July 1992.

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