Wednesday 18 August 2010

THE AMERICAN DREAM

BY TIM DAVID HARVEY

Members of the 1992 United States Olympic Dream Team pose for a photograph after that team was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame during enshrinement ceremonies in Springfield, Massachusetts August 13, 2010. The players are: (front row L-R) John Stockton, Clyde Drexler, Chris Mullen; (middle row L-R) Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, Karl Malone; (back row L-R) Larry Bird, Patrick Ewing, David Robinson and Christian Laettner. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

What are dreams made of?

Dreams are made from aspirations and desires. Dreams start in the playgrounds, are cultivated in college and grow on the court. Dreams start in America and carry on through the world. Dreams are World Championships. Dreams are Olympic Gold medals. Dreams are carried by 12 men 18 years ago. Dreams are made true in Barcelona. Dreams are real.

What are dreams made of?

Dreams are activating NBA players for the first time. Dreams are remembering Chuck Daly, Rest in Peace. Dreams are one of the greatest teams every created in world sports history. Dreams come from the help of NBA legends, Lenny Wilkens, P.J. Carlesimo and Mike Krzyzewski. Dreams come when you almost beat your opponents by an average of 44 points.

8 Aug 1992: Guard Michael Jordan of the USA Dream Team slam dunks the ball during the USA's game in the basketball finals of the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell/Allsport

What are dreams made of?

Dreams begin with Angola and end with Croatia. Dreams are witnessed by global fanfare. Dreams are that potent. Dreams come in sound bites. Dreams seem unreal, ‘Like Elvis or ‘The Beatles’’ walked into the room. We hear you Chuck!

What are dreams made of?

Dreams are Christian Laettner, fresh out of Duke University showing us all the versatile talent that this big man adopts.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - JULY 27: David Robinson #5 of the United States goes up for a rebound against Stojan Vrankovic #11 and Dino Radja #14 of Croatia during the 1992 Olympic game against Croatia on July 27, 1992 in Barcelona, Spain. The 'Dream Team' defeated Croatia 103-70. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agress that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Powell/Getty Images)

What are dreams made of?

Dreams are admiral’s making port. Dreams are David Robinson holding it down on the court.

What are dreams made of?

Dreams are Patrick Ewing owning the paint. Rebounding, dunking and sweet stroking, with his Number 6 uniform soaking.

6 OCT 1992: USA BASKETBALL TEAM MEMBERS MICHAEL JORDAN (MIDDLE) SCOTTIE PIPPEN (LEFT) AND CLIDE DREXLER (RIGHT) ACKNOWLEDGE THE CROWD AFTER RECEIVING THEIR GOLD MEDALAS MEMBERS OF THE DREAM TEAM DURING THE 1992 BARCELONA OLYMPICS IN BARCELONA, SPAIN. Man

What are dreams made of?

Dreams are Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, teammates and brothers on two squads. Chi-towns finest. Batman and Robin. Dreams are dunking on everybody with your tongue out. Dreams are taking on everybody, point to pivot.

What are dreams made of?

Dreams are two more teammates and brothers pick and rolling for their country. Dreams come from the country and wear short, shorts. Dreams are Karl Malone and John Stockton. A one, two punch nobody wants’ to face.

What are dreams made of?

Dreams ‘Glyde’ like Clyde, Drexler to be exact. Dreams glide through the lane and finish at the hoop, ferocious and beautiful all at the same time.

What are dreams made of?

Dreams come with a buzz cut, don’t look like your average but play like a savage. Dreams come in threes. Dreams shoot the lights out. Dreams are Chris Mullin.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 8: Drazen Petrovic #4 of Croatia goes after the ball against Charles Barkley and Clyde Drexler of the United States in the 1992 Olympic game on August 8, 1992 in Barcelona, Spain. The 'Dream Team' defeated Croatia 117-85. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agress that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
What are dreams made of?

Dreams come from an MVP amongst legends. Dreams ‘round’ into shape. Dreams take every rebound and ball. Dreams drop 18 points per on a team where the ball is shared. Dreams are funny, charming but serious all at the same time. Dreams ‘Let em have it Chuck’. Dreams are Charles Barkley.

BARCELONA, ESP - JULY 26: (L-R) Larry Bird, Earvin (Magic) Johnson, Michael Jordan and Karl Malone of the USA Olympic Basketball Team (The Dream Team) walk on the court during a game against The Republic of Angola Olympic Team on July 26,1992 in Barcelona, Spain. The USA won 116-48. (Photo by Mike Powell/Getty Images)

What are dreams made of?

Dreams are two former friends and foes coming together for one common goal. Dreams are about to pass the torch after going out with a shooting bang. Dreams are two guys that helped redefine the league and sport as a whole. Dreams are two guys who brought the sport around the globe and are now making it their own. Dreams are things of Magic. Dreams are things of Legend. Dreams are Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.

What are dreams made of?

Dreams are made of this. Dreams are made to witness. Dreams are enshrined last weekend. Dreams are poetry in motion. This dream however is summed up better by Magic’s devotion.

Dreams are golden. Dreams are real.
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