Michael Jordan Scores Season High In Points In Olympic Game
United States 1984 Olympic Games Roster
The 1984 United States men's Olympic basketball team competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles representing the United States. Michael Jordan, who is now considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time, made his Olympic debut for the United States team, scoring a season high of 24 points on August 8, 1984.
- The United States team featured many future NBA stars and went on to win the gold medal, defeating Spain in the final.
- A total of twelve men's teams competed in basketball at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
- NBA players were allowed to participate in the Olympics for the first time in 1984, as the Games were held during their offseason.
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