Today in Sports History: May 12

May 12, 2020

1995 Western Conference Semifinals, Game Two: Houston Rockets vs. Phoenix Suns — PHOENIX - 1995: Clyde Drexler #25 of the Houston Rockets and Charles Barkley #34 of the Phoenix Suns battle for position under the basket in Game Two of the Western Conference semifinals during the 1995 NBA Playoffs at the American West Arena on May 11, 1995 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns won game two, 118-94, but lost the series 4-3 to the Rockets. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1995 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

In 1992, Clyde Drexler and Christian Laettner were selected as the final two members of the “Dream Team,” U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball team. This all-star lineup was the first Olympics team to draw from working athletes in the National Basketball Association. It included Charles Barkley, Larry Bird, Patrick Ewing, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Karl Malone, Chris Mullin, Scottie Pippen, David Robinson, and John Stockton were named. Christian Laettner and Clyde Drexler. The undefeated Dream Team went on to win the gold medal in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.

Today in Sports History: May 12

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