Dream On!
The 'Dream Team' at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Spain
By Gregg Newton PixVisionary
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Category: Portfolios
Tags: Dream Team, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Olympics, Sport, NBA, Basketball, Barcelona, Spain, Photography, Portfolio, Schwarzenegger, Blazers, Oregon, Sports, Adventure, Arts, Entertainment, Travel
Sixteen years have passed since the greatest team of athletes ever assembled for an organized sporting event took center stage at the Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. A rule change in 1989 by FIBA would allow for professionals to compete for the first time. Three years later, led by some of the best players in NBA history including Magic Johnson, Micheal Jordan and Larry Bird, this 'Dream Team' rolled through the Olympics with a perfect record, defeating opponents by an average of 44 points!
This photographic portfolio details the semifinal against Lithuania and the Gold Medal game against Croatia, as well as the medals ceremonty in previously unpublished images. A stunning historical collection of images along with a narrative by the author and comments from the players and coaches. See actors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Douglas watching the Final along with vintage photos of Dr. J and Kareem from the author's younger days as he grew up to become a photographer in Oregon.
A unique historical narrative showcasing the greatest basketball team ever put together!
Standard Portrait 8x10 inches (20x25 cm) 116 pages
Published: July 8, 2008
