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USA vs. the world: The deepest field ever
The U.S. men's basketball team in Paris might be its most talented since the Dream Team, but make no mistake: Gold at these Games will be earned, not given.
The global game: When the Americans begin their quest today for a fifth consecutive gold medal, they'll do so against a historically talented field, indicative of the game's global takeover.