But... this was FIBA, not the NBA.
This generation of Argentinian players had grown up together and had perfect chemistry. Moreover, their tactics were incredibly smooth, and the entire team played as one.
In contrast, Larry Brown was far too stubborn. His tactics were rigid and outdated. Many experts in the United States had long been criticizing Larry Brown for his inflexibility, claiming he'd been left behind by the times.
However, his authority on the team remained absolute. As the assistant coach, Popovich had no say in the matter.
And so, step by step, the Dream Six Team marched toward its decline. Argentina kept them on the ropes, playing with more and more vigor as the game went on.
In the end, they beat the Dream Team by 15 points.
The basketball Dream Team had become the basketball Nightmare Team.
They had fallen short, not even making it to the finals.
