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Some Fun Facts About Olympic Basketball That You Don't Know

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The Olympic basketball tournament is one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world. It has been held every four years since 1936, and has featured some of the greatest players in the history of the game. Here are some fun facts about Olympic basketball that you may not know.

The first Olympic basketball game was played in 1936

The first Olympic basketball game was played on August 10, 1936, at the Reich Sports Field in Berlin, Germany. The United States defeated Canada 19-8 in the opening game of the tournament.

The United States has won the most Olympic basketball medals

The United States has won the most Olympic basketball medals, with 25 medals in total, including 15 gold medals. The Soviet Union is second with 22 medals, including eight gold medals.

Michael Jordan led the United States to its first Olympic gold medal in 1984

Michael Jordan led the United States to its first Olympic gold medal in 1984. Jordan was named the tournament's MVP after averaging 17.1 points per game.

Lebron James is the all-time leading scorer in Olympic basketball

LeBron James is the all-time leading scorer in Olympic basketball, with 666 points. James has played in four Olympic Games, and has won two gold medals and one bronze medal.

The tallest player in Olympic basketball history is Gheorghe Muresan

The tallest player in Olympic basketball history is Gheorghe Muresan, who stands 7'7" tall. Muresan played for Romania in the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games.

The shortest player in Olympic basketball history is Muggsy Bogues

The shortest player in Olympic basketball history is Muggsy Bogues, who stands 5'3" tall. Bogues played for the United States in the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games.

The oldest player in Olympic basketball history is Oscar Schmidt

The oldest player in Olympic basketball history is Oscar Schmidt, who was 45 years old when he played for Brazil in the 2004 Olympic Games.

The youngest player in Olympic basketball history is Toni Kukoc

The youngest player in Olympic basketball history is Toni Kukoc, who was 16 years old when he played for Yugoslavia in the 1988 Olympic Games.

The most points scored in an Olympic basketball game is 158

The most points scored in an Olympic basketball game is 158, which was set by the United States in a 158-77 victory over Nigeria in the 2012 Olympic Games.