The 1992 Dream Team would defeat the 2012 Team USA.

1. Look up Larry Bird's greatest passes. As for LeBron stopping Bird, the Miami Heat used James in an ultra-aggressive defensive scheme, with James cheating off the ball to help out inside or get into rebounding position. James would usually do this with Wade or Battier, but I don't see anyone else being able to step up and help double team Larry Bird. And if someone did step up that would leave either Barkley, Magic, or Jordan (for example) open. LeBron James is simply not a good enough defender to stop Larry Bird. Bird will still be able to score at will. You are absolutely correct with the amount of 3 pointers made. But look at the percentage: Stockton 41%, Mullin 39% Durant 38%, Paul 37%, James 36%, Westbrook 31% Accuracy matters. 2. I guess its time to introduce the mental aspect of basketball. LeBron James is a freak of nature, but at that time he was very weak minded. And even if you say he isn't, Larry Bird was such a great trash talker that he would rip LeBron up one side and down the other and ruin him psychologically. If LeBron decides to kick it out to an outside shooter, do you really think that they will be able to get the shot off against Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, or John Stockton, who need I remind you, has the most steals in NBA history? The three also have a combined total of 24 All Defensive Teams appearances. 3. I didn't say that they were all going into the game at once. That would be pretty stupid. The point I made on that statement was the depth that the Dream Team has in rebounding. LeBron or Iggy against Barkley? I know that they have the height advantage over him, but Barkley was much rougher than both of them. They don't call him the Round Mound of Rebound for nothing. 4. If Chandler goes outside to guard Stockton, then all Stockton has to do is toss it inside to Ewing, Robinson, Malone, or Barkley, or even Bird (whoever is inside at the time). With Chandler out of the way, the Dream Team will have two easy points on the board in a few seconds. About your highlight comments: stop watching highlights of LeBron James dunking on 7 footers or Tyson Chandler stuffing players. They do mess up a lot of times as well. It seems like you favor Tyson Chandler defensively. And while he is an incredible player, may I remind you that there is only one of him and one Ewing, Barkley, Bird, Magic, and one Michael Jordan. The rest of Team USA are ok defenders, but they won't be able to effectively stop the rest of the Dream Team. And again, Tyson Chandler can't play all 48 minutes of the game. When he sits out, the Dream Team will be able to score at will. 5. You are right. I apologize for the irrelevant argument. However, the Dream Team were better scorers than Team USA. The Dream Team averaged 117.3 PPG, while Team USA averaged 115.0 PPG. A small difference, but a difference nonetheless. 6. There are many different opinions on who is going to be a hall of famer, but can you guarantee that all 12 members of Team USA are going to be in the hall of fame. Team USA may be more athletic, but you cannot deny the tools that the Dream Team has. Michael Jordan; no explanation necessary. Magic Johnson and Larry Bird are incredible at opening up shots for other players. Larry Bird can shoot incredibly well. The Dream Team can outrebound and outshoot Team USA and they have more depth.