Team USA Olympic basketball history

Russell, Jones, U.S. rout Soviet for gold Credit: AP
Sure, you remember the 1992 Dream Team, the 2004 disaster and the 2008 Redeem Team.
But what about the controversial gold medal game in Munich in 1972? Or Spencer Haywood's coming out party in 1968? Or the "original" Dream Team in 1960?
We compiled a look back at each Olympics appearance for Team USA basketball. You can school yourself by clicking here.
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