Team USA Basketball used to be only college players. Now it is very tough for most NBA players to get early Team USA recognition. Zion Williamson is a special talent, and Team USA hoops have taken notice. Williamson’s spot on the Team USA training court puts him in elite company historically.
Micheal Jordan was still an amateur when he first played for Team USA. In the build-up for the 1984 Olympics, Jordan led the team to pick up game wins over an NBA team. Once professionals were allowed to play for Team USA, Jordan led the Dream Team in 1992.