Dream Team: Birth of the Modern Athlete (2021)

Episode Overview

After the 1992 Olympics, NBA players achieve unprecedented cultural, economic, and athletic success, yet later Olympic teams find it challenging to match the legacy of the Dream Team. These star athletes face choices about how to wield their newfound power both in the league and in society. As each Dream Team member navigates life beyond basketball, the lasting impact of the 1992 team becomes evident, coinciding with the surge of global basketball popularity in the years after the Barcelona Games.