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Heather Hausenblas, PhD's avatar

Great read. I remember when things changed with the Dream Team! This isn’t just about basketball — it’s about how much we demand from athletes, and whether the Olympic stage is honoring them or quietly grinding them down. You're right it's complicated.

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James Smoliga, DVM, PhD's avatar

Thanks! I remember the original Dream Team as well, and they were awesome!

Indeed, these athletes are being pushed to the brink as it is in the NBA. Do we really need them playing for Team USA also? This really opens up Pandora's box in terms of who should really be in the Olympics.

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