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There are few sports teams that have left as significant a mark in history as the 1992 United States men's national basketball team, and on Sept. 21, 1991, the "Dream Team" was first assembled. 

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) had previously prevented NBA players from competing in the Olympics, but in April 1989, the sports governing body agreed to allow professional players to participate in the next Olympics for the first time.

The USA's Larry Bird, Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan, Clyde Drexler and Karl Malone on the podium with medals after winning the men's gold medal game against Croatia Aug. 8, 1992. (Richard Mackson /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)

After winning bronze at the 1988 Olympics, the U.S. men’s basketball team took full advantage of the new eligibility rule. 

On Sept. 21, 1991, it announced its new team: Michael Jordan, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Larry Bird, Patrick Ewing, Karl Malone, Charles Barkley, John Stockton, Scottie Pippen, David Robinson, Christian Laettner, Clyde Drexler and Chris Mullin. 

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The collection of star-studded players performed as expected. They were unbeaten, winning all eight games by an average of 44 points before reclaiming the gold medal. 

"We were able to do what everyone expected us to do," Jordan said at the time. "Now, we can be proud of our basketball program again."

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Floyd Little (44) of the Denver Broncos avoids the tackle of Jet player Steve O'Neal (20) and continues on his way to the New York Jet