ORLANDO -- It’s been 32 years but Jeff Turner vividly remembers his gold medal journey at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
He recalls the roster selection process in Bloomington, Indiana and how competitive it was. He still appreciates being one of the 12 chosen that year to wear USA across their chest.
Turner, who just weeks prior to the Olympics was drafted by the New Jersey Nets and became a key role player on the Orlando Magic’s 1995 team that went to the Finals, remembers Bob Knight’s coaching memos and guidance. Knight, who was widely considered one of the elite collegiate coaches at the time, kept the USA squad focused and hungry.