I remember how the USA Basketball team use to be loved by everyone in the Fiba tournament. I really don't know why the animosity lately towards our basketball team. The 92'olympic "Dream team" was loved by all and they loved all, a magnificent display of perfect basketball. It is sad to say that politics has had a little hand in the decline in our popularity. I still Cheer for the team in the olympics because I can see a ame being played and it is fun. My Argentinian friend told me when Arg beat USA it was like vindication for some wrong doings. I was like What?

In the world cup soccer tournament USA was last we could not even buy a win. Basketball was ours number one in the world now we are not as good as back then and the American influence in basketball style of play is evidant in the youth of the world. Names like Iverson, Bryant, Garnet, and Shaq are who people look up too. Now the same people don't look in amazement but see them as if this is their challange in life and they must overcome. I commend those who think like this. I just hope we keep it sport and not political.