Basketball

Basketball was introduced in the Olympics at the Berlin 1936 Games as a men’s event only. Women’s basketball made its debut much later at Montreal 1976.
Along the way, the sport recorded several memorable moments at the Summer Games; from the 1992 USA Dream Team winning Olympic gold to Argentina

Members of the USA ‘Dream Team’ flaunt their gold medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics

Dream Team, a Soviet block and relentless American women: Best of Olympic basketball

Team USA's Vince Carter leaps over the towering figure of Frédéric Weiss to slam dunk during the Olympic Games Sydney 2000.

Sydney 2000 | Olympic Games

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Carter leaps over giant Weis

Vince Carter's iconic dunk gets the Kids Call treatment from our young commentary team.

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Originals

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Vince Carter’s spectacular dunk at Sydney 2000

In the 2000 Summer Olympics, KG won the gold medal as a member of Team USA.

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Kevin Garnett scores amazing point against France

United States of America

Simone

Simone Biles - Olympics.com

Sweden

Armand

Armand Duplantis - Olympics.com

Mikaela

Mikaela SHIFFRIN

Ilia

Ilia Malinin - Olympics.com

Vince

On Saturday (2 November), an emotional Vince Carter looked on as the Toronto Raptors made him the first former player to have his number retired by the team.
Surrounded by his loved ones, the former basketball star was moved to tears as a banner sporting his face and iconic no.15

Toronto Raptor legend, Vince Carter.

Toronto Raptors retire Vince Carter's jersey

The NBA is set to honour 13 legendary members of the basketball community this Saturday and Sunday (12-13 October), including Olympic medallists Vince Carter, Walter Davis, Michele Timms, and Jerry West.
The other members of the 2024 class are Chauncey Billups, Michael Cooper, Bo Ryan, Charles Smith, Seimone Augustus, Dick

MONTREAL, CANADA - OCTOBER 06: Former Toronto Raptor Vince Carter salutes spectators during the first half of a preseason NBA game between the Toronto Raptors and the Washington Wizards at the Bell Centre on October 6, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Toronto Raptors defeated the Washington Wizards 125-98. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

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Dream Team, a Soviet block and relentless American women: Best of Olympic basketball

Carter leaps over giant Weis

Vince Carter’s spectacular dunk at Sydney 2000

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