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USA-96

USA-96 refers to the United States men's Olympic basketball team that competed in and won the gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Atlanta, Georgia. The team was the second iteration of the "Dream Team," following the original 1992 team, and featured a roster of NBA stars considered to be among the best players in the world at the time.

The team was coached by Lenny Wilkens and included players such as Charles Barkley, Penny Hardaway, Grant Hill, Karl Malone, Reggie Miller, Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O'Neal, Gary Payton, Scottie Pippen, Mitch Richmond, David Robinson, and John Stockton.

USA-96 dominated the competition, winning all of its games en route to the gold medal. Their performance solidified the dominance of American basketball on the international stage and further popularized the NBA globally. The team's games were highly watched and contributed to the overall excitement surrounding the Atlanta Olympics. They are often remembered for their athleticism, skill, and overall talent level, and are considered one of the greatest basketball teams ever assembled.