The 1992 Dream Team would defeat the 2012 Team USA.

1. I guess we both agree with Jordan being unstoppable, but as for the rest of his teammates, they can be pretty dominant as well. If Larry Bird decides not to shoot the ball, he is just as efficient as Magic and LeBron in opening up room for a teammate to get an easy basket. Larry Bird is also arguably the greatest shooter of all time, and no doubt the best shooter on either team. And with Scottie Pippen, Chris Mullin, and John Stockton on the wings the Dream Team can definitely shoot much better than Team USA from the outside. Chris Paul is an ok defender, but he is only six feet tall. How will he be able to stop a six foot eight Magic Johnson who is the greatest passer of all time. Tyson Chandler is a good rim protector, so that, I will admit, will slow down the Dream Team some, but Chandler won't be able to play all 48 minutes of the game. (I'll continue this part of the argument in point 4) 2. I will give you the fact that it is incredibly difficult to effectively shut down Kobe and LeBron, but with MJ playing tough D on Kobe and Larry Bird (who is a very underrated defender) will be able to slow down LeBron. Now, even though LeBron James would probably try to blow by Bird and get to the rim as quickly as possible, what is he going to do when he comes up to seven foot tall Patrick Ewing, or seven foot one David Robinson, both of whom are pretty good shot blockers, especially Ewing. I'll give you the fact that LeBron is a great passer, and while Durant and Love are good three point shooters, they still cannot compare to the outside shooting of the Dream Team. (mentioned in the first argument) 3. While Chandler may get the occasional rebound, let me remind you again that he is going up against seven footers out of Patrick Ewing and David Robinson. LeBron James may go in there to help out Chandler, but Larry Bird, Karl Malone, Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, and David Robinson all average more rebounds than LeBron James and Tyson Chandler. Rebounding easily goes to the Dream Team. 4. Three-point shooting arguments extended. No issues guarding Larry Bird? Or big David Robinson? Tell me what they are going to do against John Stockton and Karl Malone's pick and roll offense. Or how about the way that Scottie Pippen can act as point guard, or a forward, and that Magic Johnson and Larry Bird are great teammates in the sense that they can open up shots for other players. As for Tyson Chandler's defense, he will be able to slow down the Dream Team, but I can't picture him completely stopping Patrick Ewing or David Robinson. Also, because of the Dream Team's outside shooting abilities, they may not necessarily need to drive to the rim. And besides, the only player that Tyson Chandler would be able to block is Clyde Drexler when he drives in. (Because he probably won't be able to stop Michael Jordan) And even then, Drexler may resort to his outside shot. 5. Here are a few facts to change the slight. Scottie Pippen was teammates with Michael Jordan so in his entire career with the Bulls (excluding 1994) Pippen did not have to worry about being the main scorer on his team. I'm not going to use the argument that Christian Laettner's stats shouldn't count, but did you know that he has a higher PPG average than Tyson Chandler? Another thing; every member of the Dream Team has gone through their decline and have retired. Except for Kobe Bryant, none of the members of Team USA have declined or retired yet. Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Carmelo Anthony are averaging amazing numbers right now, but I guarantee you that will change as they get older. The Dream Team will then have the edge over Team USA in scoring. 6. Other than Kobe, LeBron, and KD, who else on that roster is going to be a first ballot hall of famer? Chris Paul possibly; Russell Westbrook maybe. My point is none of the other players are first ballot hall of fame caliber material. Kevin Love and James Harden are having great careers, but compare that to the 11 hall of famers on the Dream Team. Tyson Chandler might be able to slow down some parts of the Dream Team's offense, but he can't stop every member of the team. Also, most of the starters for the Dream Team would be able to win their matchups offensively and defensively over the starters of Team USA. Magic over CP3, MJ over Kobe, Larry Legend over LeBron, and Ewing over Chandler.