Since then, the United States has dominated competition. In the pro era of men's Olympic basketball, the U.S. has won eight out of a possible nine gold medals, with the only exception being 2004, when Team U.S.A finished with a bronze.

Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban slams NBA players’ participation in the Olympics, calling for Team USA to feature players 21 and under.

Former Dallas Mavericks governor Mark Cuban hated NBA players participating in the Olympics, citing the injury risk.