Who won the Olympics in basketball in 2004?
Argentina
ItalyUnited States
Basketball at the 2004 Summer Olympics/Medalists
What was special about 2004 Olympic Games?
The 2004 Games marked the first time since the 1996 Summer Olympics that all countries with a National Olympic Committee were in attendance, and also marked the first time Athens hosted the Games since their first modern incarnation in 1896 as well as the return of the Olympic games to its birthplace.
Why is Kobe not included in 2004 Olympics?
Anthony Davis, a 19-year-old in 2012, now holds that distinction. Bryant also missed the Athens 2004 Olympics, due to his sexual assault case, and finally debuted at the Beijing 2008 Olympics.
How did Argentina beat USA Basketball 2004?
USA, 89-81, 2004 Olympic Games – Semifinals.
Who played in 2004 Men’s Olympic basketball team?
A look at the 2004 Olympic team Three team members finished their rookie seasons in Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, and LeBron James. One player who finished his college career was on the team in Emeka Okafor. Then you had the guys who were among the league’s best in Allen Iverson, Stephon Marbury, and Tim Duncan.
When did us lose Olympic basketball?
The 1972 Olympic men’s basketball gold medal game, marking the first ever loss for the US in Olympic play, is arguably the most controversial in Olympic history. The United States rode their seven consecutive gold medals and 63–0 Olympic record to Munich for the 1972 Summer Olympics.
What was going on in 2004?
The 2004 United States presidential election is held. The United States re-elects George W. Bush of the Republican Party to a second term as President of the United States, defeating John Kerry. 11 American states ban gay marriage.
Did Lebron play in the 2004 Olympics?
Member of the 2004 U.S. Olympic basketball team that finished 5-3 and won the bronze medal. Played in all eight games, averaged 5.4 ppg., 1.0 rpg., and 1.6 apg., shot 59.4 percent from the field.
How did USA Basketball lose in 2004?
However, the team won bronze, while losing three games against its opponents, the most games ever lost by a U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team. The team lost its opening game to Puerto Rico by 19 points, which stands as the largest margin of defeat for the U.S. in the Olympics.
How did USA lose 2004 basketball Olympics?
The team lost its opening game to Puerto Rico by 19 points, which stands as the largest margin of defeat for the U.S. in the Olympics. It ended their 24-game Olympic winning streak since 1992, when National Basketball Association (NBA) players were first allowed to compete.
When did team USA lose to Argentina?
Carmelo Anthony, Manu Ginobili, Larry Brown, and David Stern explain how Argentina took down the Dream Team at Athens 2004.